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Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Juicy bone-in chicken thighs baked until crispy, then glazed with a sticky honey-garlic soy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 scallions sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Small saucepan (for the glaze)
  • Pastry brush
  • Instant-read meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and pat the chicken very dry.
  2. Tip: Dry skin crisps best.
  3. Step 2: Rub with oil, salt, pepper, and paprika and place skin-side up in a baking dish.
  4. Step 3: Bake 20 minutes.
  5. Step 4: Simmer the honey, soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar for 3 to 4 minutes, then stir in the butter.
  6. Step 5: Brush half the glaze on the chicken and bake 10 minutes, then brush with the remaining glaze.
  7. Tip: Glazing late prevents the honey from burning.
  8. Step 6: Bake 5 to 10 minutes more until the chicken reaches 175°F, then garnish and serve.

Notes

Calories are an estimate per serving (about 2 thighs) with skin on.
Spoon the pan juices over rice for extra flavor.