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One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs - 15 Minute Prep!

These honey garlic chicken thighs are the ultimate combination of crispy skin, juicy meat, and a sticky sweet-savory glaze. Made with simple ingredients and ready in just over an hour, this foolproof recipe delivers restaurant-quality results perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 2.5 lbs)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup honey or maple syrup
  • 5 cloves garlic minced (or 2 tsp garlic powder)
  • ¼ cup soy sauce low-sodium, tamari, or coconut aminos
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tsp ground ginger or fresh grated
  • Optional garnish: chopped green onions sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Whisk honey, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger into a smooth glaze.
  3. Marinate chicken in glaze 15 minutes (up to 2 hours for deeper flavor).
  4. Sear chicken skin-side down in oven-safe skillet for 5–7 minutes until golden and crispy.
  5. Flip chicken, pour reserved marinade around (not over) the chicken.
  6. Transfer skillet to oven and bake 20–25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
  7. Baste with pan juices halfway through for extra caramelization.
  8. Rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Yields 6 servings. Always dry chicken thoroughly for crispy skin. Don’t overcrowd skillet—cook in batches if needed. Use bone-in, skin-on thighs for best flavor. Store leftovers up to 4 days in fridge or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat in oven or air fryer for best results. Sauce can be simmered 2–3 minutes after baking to thicken before drizzling.