Description
This Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe delivers perfectly golden, crispy skin with a luscious honey garlic glaze that’s both sweet and savory. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 6 chicken thighs (skin-on, boneless)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Sauce
- 6 garlic cloves (finely minced)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cold butter
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken: Use paper towels to thoroughly pat the chicken thighs dry. This helps achieve the crispy skin during cooking.
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle both sides of the chicken thighs evenly with salt and black pepper.
- Cook chicken skin-side down: Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat without any oil. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Then flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes on the other side.
- Remove chicken: Transfer the cooked chicken thighs to a plate to rest temporarily.
- Sauté garlic: Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Make the sauce: Stir in honey, soy sauce, and cold butter. Continue stirring until the butter melts and the sauce thickens slightly, creating a glossy glaze.
- Coat chicken with sauce: Return the chicken thighs to the skillet and spoon the honey garlic sauce over them, ensuring they’re well coated.
- Serve: Plate the chicken alongside rice and greens or your preferred sides. Enjoy your quick and delicious dinner!
Notes
- Patting the chicken dry is crucial for crispy skin.
- Do not add oil; the chicken skin will render enough fat to cook in.
- Use cold butter for a better emulsified sauce texture.
- Serve immediately for optimal crispiness and flavor.
- Can be paired with steamed rice and sautéed greens or a simple salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crispy chicken, honey garlic chicken, easy dinner, quick chicken recipe, skillet chicken thighs
