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Ultimate Sticky Honey Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs (Glazed & Pan-Seared)

Two pieces of perfectly cooked Sticky Honey Soy Chicken Thighs glistening with a thick, caramelized glaze on a white plate.
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Make tender chicken thighs coated in a thick, glossy glaze using honey, soy sauce, and fresh garlic. This recipe is quick enough for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (slurry)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry thoroughly with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot skillet.
  3. Sear the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes until the skin is deeply golden brown and crisp.
  4. Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 5 minutes on the second side. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  5. While the chicken finishes cooking, prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and ginger.
  6. Pour the glaze mixture over the chicken in the skillet. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
  7. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken occasionally.
  8. Stir the cornstarch slurry and pour it into the simmering sauce. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens significantly and becomes sticky, about 1 minute. Do not let the sauce burn.
  9. Remove the skillet from the heat. Let the chicken rest in the sauce for 2 minutes before serving to allow the glaze to set.

Notes

  • Serve immediately over steamed white or brown rice to soak up the extra sauce.
  • Add a side of steamed broccoli or green beans for a complete meal.
  • For extra shine, brush a little extra honey over the cooked chicken before serving.

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