These Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are sweet, savory, and perfectly sticky! Made in one pan with a simple glaze, this recipe turns everyday ingredients into a flavor-packed weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
📝 Ingredients
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
👨🍳 Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down until golden and crispy (about 5–7 mins), then flip and cook another 5 minutes.
- Remove chicken and discard excess fat, leaving 1 tbsp in pan.
- Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds. Stir in honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and chili flakes. Simmer 2 minutes.
- Return chicken to pan and spoon sauce over top. Cover and simmer on low for 10–15 minutes until fully cooked and glazed.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot!
