Description
Sizzling skillet honey garlic chicken thighs bring Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table with incredible ease. Golden-brown chicken dripping with sweet and savory sauce promises a restaurant-quality meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Marinade and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) honey
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt
- Pepper
Garnish and Serving:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Sesame seeds
- Cooked rice
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 400°F (200°C), creating an ideal environment for even and succulent chicken cooking.
- Create a vibrant marinade by whisking together honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ground ginger, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined.
- Select a large oven-safe skillet and heat over medium-high temperature, positioning chicken thighs skin-side down to achieve a golden, crispy exterior during a 5-7 minute searing process.
- Rotate chicken thighs skin-side up, cascading the prepared marinade over the meat, allowing the liquid to gently simmer and infuse flavors.
- Transfer the skillet directly into the preheated oven, baking for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove skillet from oven and permit chicken to rest briefly; optional broiling for 2-3 minutes can create an enhanced caramelized glaze, requiring careful monitoring to prevent burning.
- Plate the chicken atop rice, generously drizzling remaining pan sauce, then embellish with fresh herbs and optional sesame seeds for a visually appealing and delectable presentation.
Notes
- Marinate for Maximum Flavor: Let chicken thighs sit in the honey garlic marinade for 30 minutes before cooking to allow deeper flavor penetration and more tender meat.
- Skin Crispiness Technique: Pat chicken skin dry with paper towels before searing to ensure a crispy, golden-brown exterior that locks in juiciness.
- Low-Sodium Adaptation: Replace regular soy sauce with low-sodium soy sauce or tamari to reduce salt content without compromising taste for health-conscious individuals.
- Gluten-Free Modification: Use gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos as a substitute to make the recipe safe for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg