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Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

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A quick and easy 20-minute meal featuring crispy skin-on chicken thighs coated in a sweet, savory, and sticky honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and late-night cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 boneless, skin-on chicken thighs
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2–3 tablespoons water
  • Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • Green onions, sliced for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, and water until honey is dissolved.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes until skin is golden and crispy.
  4. Flip chicken and cook for another 4-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove chicken to a plate, leaving rendered fat in the pan.
  5. Reduce heat to medium. Pour sauce into the hot pan and stir constantly, scraping up browned bits, until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 3 minutes).
  6. Return chicken to the pan and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Simmer for 1-2 minutes to absorb flavors.
  7. Remove from heat, sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Notes

Ensure chicken skin is completely dry before searing to achieve crispiness. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Watch the sauce closely as honey burns easily. For a spicy version, increase red pepper flakes or add jalapeño. For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.

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Keywords: chicken thighs, honey garlic, sticky chicken, quick dinner, weeknight meal, gluten-free option, easy recipe

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