Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs
Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs are juicy, tender, and coated in a sweet and savory garlic glaze that’s packed with flavor. Perfect for easy dinner recipes, quick weeknight meals, family-friendly chicken dishes, and comforting homemade food ideas.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lbs)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Honey Garlic Glaze:
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 3 tablespoons water
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
For Garnish:
- Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels for a crispier skin. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden and crisp. Flip and cook another 5 minutes.
- Prepare the Glaze In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, water, garlic, and vinegar. If you want a thicker sauce, dissolve cornstarch in water and add it in.
- Combine Chicken and Glaze Pour the glaze over the chicken in the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10–15 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C). Uncover and let the sauce reduce until sticky and glossy, spooning over the chicken.
- Finish and Serve Garnish with sesame seeds, parsley, or green onions. Serve hot with rice, noodles, or vegetables.