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Crispy Honey Soy Chicken Thighs

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy skin chicken thighs coated in a sticky, sweet honey soy glaze with a hint of garlic. Perfect for weeknight dinners and crowd-pleasing meals.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lbs / 900g)
  • 1/4 cup (85g) honey
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) sesame oil (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1g) ground black pepper, freshly cracked
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat the 6 chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides lightly with salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
  3. Heat a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down without oil. Cook undisturbed for 7-8 minutes until skin is deep golden and crispy.
  4. Flip the chicken thighs carefully and cook the other side for 5 minutes to brown slightly.
  5. Pour the honey soy glaze evenly over the chicken. Reduce heat to medium-low and spoon glaze over the thighs as it bubbles, letting it thicken and coat the chicken for 5-7 minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  6. Check doneness with a meat thermometer (165°F / 74°C) or pierce with a fork to ensure juices run clear.
  7. Remove chicken from pan and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken skin dry before cooking for maximum crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Add a splash of water or low-sodium chicken broth if glaze thickens too fast. Rest chicken after cooking to lock in juices. Use tamari for gluten-free version. Boneless thighs can be used but cook faster and may dry out.

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Keywords: honey soy chicken, crispy chicken thighs, sticky chicken glaze, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner, sweet and savory chicken

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