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Flavorful Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs Easy Sticky Sweet Recipe

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This recipe delivers sticky, sweet honey garlic glazed chicken thighs with a perfect balance of savory garlic and a rich, mouthwatering flavor. Ideal for quick weeknight dinners or cozy family meals.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lbs / 900 g)
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) honey (raw or wildflower preferred)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp (12 g) brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 tsp freshly grated ginger (optional)
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp cold water
  • Green onions, sliced thin for garnish
  • Toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lbs / 900 g). Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup (80 ml) honey, 4 minced garlic cloves, ¼ cup (60 ml) low sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar, 1 tbsp (12 g) brown sugar, and 1 tsp freshly grated ginger (optional). Set aside.
  3. Heat 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add chicken thighs skin side down. Cook without moving for 5-7 minutes until skin is deep golden and crisp. Flip and cook for another 4 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Lower heat to medium. Carefully pour the prepared honey garlic glaze into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, until it thickens slightly.
  5. Mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp cold water to make a slurry. Stir into the glaze and cook for another minute until glossy and sticky.
  6. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin side up. Spoon the glaze over each piece. Cover loosely and simmer on low for 10-12 minutes, turning once halfway, until chicken is fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
  7. Remove the lid and turn heat up slightly to let any excess sauce reduce for 2 minutes, spooning glaze over the chicken constantly to build that sticky coating.
  8. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry for crispy skin. Avoid overcrowding the pan. Control heat carefully to prevent burning the glaze. Use cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. Let chicken rest after cooking to redistribute juices. For gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce and arrowroot powder instead of cornstarch. Can bake after searing for 20-25 minutes at 400°F (200°C).

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