Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken (Printable Version)

Tender chicken thighs glazed with honey, garlic, and soy sauce for a sweet-savory finish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Glaze

04 - 1/3 cup honey
05 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
08 - 2 tablespoons water
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
10 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or green onions
12 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Set oven to 400°F.
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
03 - Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, place chicken skin side down and sear until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook 2 more minutes. Remove and set aside.
04 - Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in honey, soy sauce, vinegar, water, and red pepper flakes if using; bring to a simmer.
05 - Return chicken thighs to skillet, skin side up, and spoon glaze over them.
06 - Transfer skillet to oven and bake 18 to 22 minutes, basting halfway through, until chicken is cooked and skin is caramelized.
07 - Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes.
08 - Sprinkle with fresh parsley or green onions and toasted sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The chicken skin crisps up while the glaze turns sticky and deeply caramelized, giving you two textures in every bite.
  • Honey balances soy sauce's saltiness in a way that feels almost effortless, and the garlic carries the whole show.
  • Ready in 35 minutes but tastes like you've been cooking all afternoon.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the pan when searing or the chicken steams instead of browning; if your skillet's small, work in batches.
  • Baste halfway through baking—this is the move that transforms good chicken into glazed chicken that glistens on the plate.
03 -
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce so you control the salt; you can always add more, but you can't take it back.
  • A basting brush makes this feel effortless, and the glaze clinging to the chicken in the oven is where the magic happens.
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