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Caramelized honey garlic chicken thighs served over white rice with sticky sauce

Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Deliciously caramelized chicken thighs coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners with friends.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Cooked rice, for serving

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet Large skillet or frying pan

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until the honey dissolves.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering.
  3. Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes per side.
  4. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and caramelizes.
  5. Serve hot over cooked rice, spooning the extra sticky sauce over the top.

Notes

For additional crispiness, you can use skin-on thighs and sear them skin-side down first. This recipe can also be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer.