Ingredients:

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (approx. 600g / 1.3 lbs total)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (15 ml)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 12g)
  • 1/4 cup honey (85g / 3 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (30ml)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (15ml) (or white wine vinegar)
  • 1 tablespoon water (15ml)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (3g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of kick!)
  • Sesame seeds (optional)
  • Chopped green onions (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and sear until golden brown and crispy (about 6-8 minutes). Flip and sear the other side for 3-4 minutes.
  3. While the chicken is searing, whisk together minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small bowl.
  4. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low.
  5. Cover the skillet and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Baste the chicken with the sauce occasionally during cooking.
  6. If the sauce is too thin, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. Increase the heat to medium-high and simmer the sauce for a few minutes, until it thickens to your desired consistency. Be careful not to burn it!
  7. Spoon the sauce over the chicken thighs. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions (if using). Serve immediately. Enjoy your honey garlic chicken thighs!