Honey-Roasted Chicken Thighs
Vietnamese-style chicken roasted with honey, garlic, and a touch of fish sauce until sticky and caramelized. Ready in under 30 minutes with a glossy glaze that screams TikTok.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 whole (juiced) lime
- 1 tsp fresh chili or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken thighs dry and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
- 3
Place chicken skin-side down in the skillet and sear without moving until golden, 6–7 minutes.
- 4
Flip chicken. Mix honey, garlic, fish sauce, lime juice, and chili in a small bowl, then pour over thighs.
- 5
Cook 8–10 minutes until glaze caramelizes and chicken reaches 165°F at the thickest point.
- 6
Spoon glaze over chicken, then serve immediately while the skin is crispy.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or large frying pan
- meat thermometer (optional but recommended)
- small bowl for mixing glaze
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