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Golden brown crispy honey garlic chicken thighs in a skillet with a sticky glaze.

Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone -in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup all -purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup liquid honey
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure maximum skin crispiness.
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge each chicken thigh in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Place chicken thighs in the skillet skin-side down. Sear for 10-12 minutes without moving until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
  5. Flip the thighs and cook for an additional 6-8 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate. Drain most of the rendered fat, leaving approximately 1 tablespoon in the pan.
  7. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30-45 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  8. Deglaze the pan with honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Stir to combine and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens into a syrup-like consistency.
  9. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up. Spoon the glaze over the chicken and serve immediately.