Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
This sticky honey garlic chicken is comfort in a skillet—sweet, savory, and glazed to perfection. A perfect weeknight dinner with bold flavor and minimal fuss.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Tongs
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs about 6-8 pieces
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a bowl or plastic bag, combine chicken thighs, salt, pepper, minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Mix to coat and let marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken thighs in a single layer.
- Cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes until nicely browned and caramelized.
- Flip the chicken and cook for another 5–7 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Pour remaining marinade into the pan and let it bubble and reduce to a sticky glaze.
- Toss chicken to coat in glaze. Add a splash of water if needed to loosen. Remove from heat and serve hot.
Notes
Serve with rice, veggies, noodles, or lettuce wraps. To avoid over-thickening, thin sauce with water as needed. Don’t skip the marinade—flavor builds over time!
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 420mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1.2mg
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