Garlic Honey Chicken Thighs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
664 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Garlic Honey Chicken Thighs
Description
Garlic Honey Chicken Thighs combine chicken thighs with a flavorful butter-based sauce sweetened using honey and brown sugar, and seasoned with garlic, onion powder, and oregano. The chicken is first seasoned and seared in butter to crisp the skin. The remaining butter is used to sauté minced garlic, forming the base of the sauce enriched with honey and brown sugar. Once combined, the chicken is returned to the pan with skin side up and roasted in the oven until cooked through, allowing the sauce to coat the thighs and develop a caramelized finish. The dish is garnished with fresh chopped parsley for color and a fresh note.
The texture features a crispy, golden skin with juicy, tender meat underneath. The sauce balances the richness from butter and chicken fat with sweet honey and aromatic garlic and herbs. The cooking method ensures even cooking and maintains moisture.
This recipe is ideal as a main course served alongside vegetables, rice, or potatoes. The sauce can also be spooned over sides for additional flavor.
The notes indicate this recipe adapts well to other cuts of chicken, including skinless or boneless thighs and breasts, with careful attention to cooking time and temperature. It can also be made in an Instant Pot by searing first, then cooking under pressure with the sauce ingredients, providing versatility for different kitchen equipment.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thigh bone-in skin-in
- 6-8 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tablespoons butter divided, salted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar lightly packed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp oregano dried
- salt to season chicken
- black pepper to season chicken
- parsley chopped, to garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large sauté pan melt 2 tablespoons of butter on medium high heat. Sear chicken by adding it to pan and cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side and set aside.
- Add remaining butter to pan and turn heat down to medium and then add the garlic and sauté about 1-2 minutes. Add honey, brown sugar, oregano, garlic, and onion powder and stir until sauce is all well combined. Remove pan from heat.
- Return chicken (skin side up) to the pan. Give chicken a quick baste with the sauce, and add whole pan to oven to roast for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temp of 165 degrees F).
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Skinless or boneless chicken cuts can be used, but adjust cooking time and ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- An Instant Pot can be used: sear chicken, then cook with sauce ingredients on manual high pressure for 10 minutes for a quicker method.
- Always baste chicken with sauce before roasting to keep it moist and flavorful.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 664 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 664kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 243mg | 81% |
| Sodium | 273mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 510mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 536IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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