Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Golden, crispy chicken thighs glazed with a sticky honey garlic sauce. Ready in under an hour with minimal cleanup.
Comfort Food
4.6
· 12 ratings
🕐 Prep: 15 min
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🔥 Cook: 35 min
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⏱️ Total: 50 min
Equipment
Ingredients
- ▸ 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- ▸ 1 tsp kosher salt
- ▸ 1/2 tsp black pepper
- ▸ 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ▸ 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ▸ 1/3 cup honey
- ▸ 2 tbsp soy sauce
- ▸ 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ▸ 1 tbsp olive oil
- ▸ 2 green onions, sliced
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Instructions
Season & Sear
- 1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika on both sides.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 3. Place chicken skin-side down and sear for 5-6 minutes until the skin is deeply golden and crispy. Do not move the chicken during this time.
- 4. Flip the thighs and sear the other side for 2 minutes.
Make the Glaze
- 1. While the chicken sears, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
Bake & Finish
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Tilt the pan to coat evenly.
- 3. Transfer to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, basting once halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 4. Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve.
Cook's Notes
- 💡 Don't skip patting the chicken dry — it's the secret to crispy skin.
- 💡 Leftovers reheat well in a 375°F oven for 10 minutes. Avoid the microwave to keep the skin crispy.
- 💡 Serve over jasmine rice to soak up the extra glaze.