
Classic Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Tender, juicy chicken thighs coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, pan-seared to perfection.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs chicken thighs
(paid link) - ½ cup honey
(paid link) - ¼ cup soy sauce
(paid link) - 4 cloves garlic
(paid link) - 2 tbsp olive oil
(paid link) - 1 tbsp cornstarch
(paid link) - 2 tbsp water
(paid link) - 1 tsp salt
(paid link) - ½ tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken thighs dry and season generously with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Mince the garlic. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
- 3
In a separate small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and sear for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
5 min
- 5
Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Pour the honey garlic mixture into the skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
2 min
- 6
Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and continue to simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
2 min
- 7
Return chicken thighs to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until heated through.
2 min