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Sweet and Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Sweet and Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs for Easy Family Dinners

Sweet and Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are an easy weeknight dinner, full of flavor and perfect for family meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs boneless or bone-in, skin-on preferred
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey or maple syrup for a lighter glaze
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free options
  • 2 tablespoons Vinegar apple cider or rice vinegar
Optional Enhancements
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil for nutty fragrance
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha or red pepper flakes for heat
  • 1 teaspoon Grated Ginger

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a splash of oil. Place chicken thighs in the skillet, skin-side down if skin-on. Sear for 4-5 minutes until browned.
  3. Flip the thighs and cook for another 4-5 minutes until golden and cooked halfway through. Remove from pan.
  4. Lower the heat and add minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Mix honey, soy sauce, and vinegar in a small bowl. Pour this into the skillet, scraping the browned bits off the bottom.
  6. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet and spoon the glaze generously over them. Simmer for about 8-10 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust the sweetness or add heat by tweaking the honey or including sriracha for a spicy kick.

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