A quick and flavorful chicken dish featuring crispy thighs simmered in a garlicky, sweet-savory glaze made from just five pantry staples.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: sliced scallions, sesame seeds
Instructions
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Pat chicken dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
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In a hot skillet, sear skin-side down for 7–8 minutes until browned. Flip and cook another 5 minutes.
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Remove chicken and pour off excess fat, leaving 1 tbsp in pan.
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Lower heat. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
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Return chicken to pan, skin-side up. Cover and simmer 10–12 minutes.
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Uncover and cook 3–5 minutes more, spooning sauce over chicken.
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Rest chicken a few minutes before serving. Garnish if desired.