Sticky Honey Garlic Thighs
Sticky Honey Garlic Thighs are tender, juicy chicken thighs glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, black pepper, and salt.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and sear for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken in the skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- If sauce is too thin, remove chicken and stir in cornstarch mixture to thicken sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to skillet and coat with sauce.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. Serve with steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
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