Easy honey garlic chicken thighs
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
198 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy honey garlic chicken thighs
Description
This recipe starts by seasoning chicken thighs with salt and browning them thoroughly in a hot pan, which develops a crispy, caramelized surface. The honey garlic sauce is then made by combining soy sauce, honey, crushed garlic, water, and lemon juice. Pouring the sauce over the browned chicken, the dish simmers while the sauce reduces and thickens. Regularly glazing the chicken with the sticky sauce ensures the meat gets well-coated and flavorful.
The texture is tender with a slightly crisp exterior when cooked properly. The sauce balances the sweetness of honey with the savory, umami notes of soy sauce and the brightness from lemon. Garlic enriches the sauce with aroma and depth. The dish is ready to be served alongside rice or steamed vegetables that can absorb some of the glaze.
Practically, the recipe involves actively tending the sauce towards the end for a glossy finish. Adjusting salt and sweetness prior to simmering helps achieve preferred balance. It is suitable for straightforward preparation and offers a satisfying glaze without complicated steps.
Ingredients
- 4-8 chicken thighs (1-2 per person, depending on size)
- salt to taste
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or Tamari
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3-4 garlic crushed, cloves
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt then brown in a large, hot frying pan for 7-10 minutes per side until well browned on both sides. If a lot of fat rendered from the chicken, pour off and reserve for later use.
- Combine the soy sauce, honey, garlic, water and lemon juice and taste for seasoning, Adjust to taste then pour into the pan with the chicken.
- Simmer the chicken thighs in the honey garlic sauce, glazing the chicken every few minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has reduced and thickened.
- Check and adjust seasoning then serve with rice and vegetables.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 903mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 6% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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