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Golden seared chicken thighs baked in a sticky honey garlic glaze — a simple, satisfying dish full of bold, balanced flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 6 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on

  • Salt and black pepper

  • 1 tbsp oil (neutral type like canola or vegetable)

  • 1/3 cup honey

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)

  • Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)

  • 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp cold water (optional)

  • Green onions or sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.

  • Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet. Sear chicken skin-side down for 6–8 minutes, then flip and cook 3 more minutes.

  • In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.

  • Pour sauce into the skillet. Transfer to the oven and bake 20–25 minutes, basting halfway.

  • To thicken, remove chicken and simmer sauce with cornstarch slurry until thickened.

  • Rest chicken 5 minutes. Garnish and serve.

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