Description
Skillet Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Thighs deliver pure comfort straight from your kitchen with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Tender chicken thighs glazed in a sweet and savory sauce become your weeknight dinner hero that comes together faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Sauce and Seasonings:
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Thickening and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Fire up the oven to precisely 375°F (190°C) while preparing a large skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Thoroughly dry 6 bone-in chicken thighs using paper towels. Season each thigh with ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ½ teaspoon dried oregano.
- Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 5 minutes until the skin turns golden and crispy. Flip and cook another 3 minutes.
- Lower heat to medium and add 3 minced garlic cloves. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in ⅓ cup honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and optional ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes.
- Let sauce simmer 1 minute to blend flavors. Coat chicken thoroughly with sauce mixture.
- Transfer skillet directly into preheated oven. Roast 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) internal temperature.
- For a thicker sauce, remove chicken to a plate. Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl.
- Stir cornstarch mixture into sauce pan, simmering 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Drizzle reduced sauce over chicken. Garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Check chicken internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe cooking.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help spices stick and skin crisp up nicely.
- Use bone-in, skin-on thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness in this recipe.
- Swap honey with maple syrup for a different sweet profile if preferred, keeping same measurement.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg