20-Min Honey Garlic Chicken
Sticky, glossy chicken thighs glazed in a savory-sweet honey-soy reduction with garlic. No slow cooker needed—pan-sear and simmer for juicy, restaurant-quality results in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken thighs, bone-in skin-on
- ⅓ cup honey
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Sear chicken skin-side down 5 minutes without moving until skin is golden and crispy.
- 4
Flip chicken and sear 3 minutes on the other side until light brown.
- 5
Pour honey, soy sauce, and garlic over chicken, then simmer 8 minutes uncovered until sauce thickens and glazes the meat.
- 6
Serve hot with the pan sauce spooned over the top.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet with lid
- paper towels
- wooden spoon or tongs
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