Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with a Soy Glaze
Skin-on thighs develop a golden crust before finishing in a small honey, garlic, and soy glaze. Keep the skin facing up and the heat gentle during the sauce stage.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the pan
- water as needed if the glaze dries
Instructions
Instructions
- Mix the honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce in a bowl. Pat the thighs dry and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the thighs skin-side down for 6–7 minutes until golden and releasing from the pan.
- Turn skin-side up, reduce to medium-low, and pour the glaze around the thighs. Begin checking after 5–10 minutes and continue gently until each thickest part reaches 165°F, adding water as needed if the glaze dries.
- Remove from the heat and serve 1 thigh per portion, skin-side up. Spoon the glaze around the chicken.
Notes
- Refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F) at 40°F or below; use within 3 days.
- Reheat portions to 165°F throughout.