Description
Delicious Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs cooked to perfection by browning and simmering in a flavorful honey-soy garlic sauce, resulting in tender, juicy chicken with a sticky, sweet glaze.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear. This helps in browning and developing flavor.
- Brown the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and brown each side until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Add sauce ingredients: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add 1/3 cup honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce, and 4 cloves of minced garlic to the skillet with the chicken.
- Simmer covered: Cover the skillet and let the chicken simmer gently for about 25 minutes. This cooks the chicken through and allows the sauce to thicken and become sticky.
- Baste and glaze: Occasionally spoon the sauce over the chicken to baste it, enhancing the glaze and flavor.
- Finish and serve: Once the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thick and sticky, remove from heat. Serve hot as a flavorful main dish.
Notes
- Baste the chicken often during simmering to build a rich sticky glaze.
- You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey.
- Serve with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
