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Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

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These crispy honey garlic chicken thighs feature golden, crackling skin and a sticky, sweet-savory glaze. This easy, family-friendly dinner is perfect for weeknights and delivers maximum flavor with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch or all-purpose flour (use gluten-free flour if needed)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or neutral oil (such as avocado oil)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • Fresh scallions, sliced thin (for garnish, optional)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
  • Extra honey drizzle (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  2. Season both sides of the chicken with kosher salt and black pepper. Sprinkle the skin side with cornstarch or flour and rub gently to coat.
  3. Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add chicken thighs skin-side down.
  4. Cook for 6-8 minutes, undisturbed, until the skin is deeply golden and releases easily from the pan. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes on the other side.
  5. While the chicken is searing, whisk together honey, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
  6. Pour off excess fat from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Pour the honey garlic glaze evenly around and over the chicken.
  7. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, spooning glaze over the chicken once or twice during baking.
  8. Remove skillet from the oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes. Spoon extra sauce over the top.
  9. Garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, and an extra drizzle of honey if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

For extra crispy skin, pat chicken very dry and let air dry in the fridge if time allows. Don’t overcrowd the pan—work in batches if needed. Keep the skin exposed during baking for maximum crunch. Use tamari and cornstarch for a gluten-free version. Leftovers reheat best in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.

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