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Best Sticky Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Thighs – Easy One-Pan Dinner

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These sticky honey garlic baked chicken thighs are caramelized perfection with a glossy, lacquered sauce that clings to each piece. Made with simple pantry ingredients and one pan, this recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken with a sweet-savory glaze in under an hour.

Ingredients

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  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2.5 pounds or 1.1 kg)
  • 1/3 cup honey (about 110 grams)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 4 teaspoons)
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (about 60 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (about 30 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (about 15 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (about 5 ml)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thicker sauce)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Position the rack in the middle of the oven.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in your oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Sear the chicken thighs, skin-side down, for 4-5 minutes without moving them. Flip and sear the other side for 2 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
  6. Pour the sauce into the hot skillet (don’t wipe it out). Let it bubble for about 30 seconds, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon.
  7. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up. Spoon some of the sauce over each piece.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Halfway through, spoon the pan juices over the chicken again.
  9. Check for doneness: the chicken is ready when an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C). For extra tenderness, take it to 175°F (80°C).
  10. Optional: Broil for 2-3 minutes at the end for extra caramelization on the skin. Watch carefully.
  11. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For the crispiest skin, pat the chicken dry and leave it uncovered in the fridge for an hour before cooking. Don’t crowd the pan during searing; work in batches if needed. Watch the sauce carefully in the last 10 minutes of baking to prevent burning. Let the sauce reduce naturally; cornstarch slurry is optional. Use room temperature chicken for better browning. Basting halfway through is essential for the sticky glaze.

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