Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in chicken thighs, skin-on (about 2 lbs total)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tbsp)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large stainless steel or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

3. 3

   Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the pan. Cook undisturbed for 7-8 minutes until the skin is deeply golden brown and crispy. Don't move or press the chicken.

4. 4

   Flip the chicken and cook another 5 minutes until the other side is browned. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the pan drippings. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

6. 6

   In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Pour into the pan and stir to combine with the garlic butter.

7. 7

   Return chicken thighs to the pan, skin-side up. Spoon the sauce over the chicken. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, basting occasionally, until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature).

8. 8

   The sauce will thicken as it reduces — if it gets too thick too fast, add 2 tbsp water or chicken broth.

9. 9

   Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

10. 10

    Serve hot with steamed rice and the pan sauce spooned generously over the top.

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