Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are tangy, and sweet and ready in under an hour, perfect for a delicious weeknight meal!
Ingredients
- ½ cup honey
- 1 medium lemon, squeezed (about 1/4 cup of lemon juice)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 5 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs,
- green onions, sliced for garnish
- lemon wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and garlic. Set aside.
- Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and sear until browned on each side (about 4-5 minutes per side). Reserve about 1 tablespoon of the fat and juices in the pan, then drain the rest.
- Pour half of the honey mixture over the seared chicken in the skillet. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- If you want to get a nice sear on the chicken, turn on the broiler for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Keep a close eye on the chicken to ensure it doesn't burn.
- While the chicken is baking, pour the remaining honey mixture into a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until it comes to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it simmer until the sauce thickens, (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove the chicken from the oven and pour the thickened sauce over the top. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm with lemon wedges on the side.