Juicy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

For all the chicken lovers out there, this recipe for Juicy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs is a game changer! Each tender, flavor-packed bite will have you coming back for more. With a delicious sauce made from a blend of soy sauce, honey, and garlic, this dish is bound to become a favorite at your dinner table. Let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

For the Chicken:
🍗 4 boneless chicken thighs
🧂 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning (just a sprinkle)
🧄 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
🧅 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
🌿 1/2 teaspoon garlic and herb blend
🌶 1/2 teaspoon paprika

For the Sauce:
🥢 1/4 cup soy sauce
🍯 1/4 cup hot honey (regular honey works just as well)
🧄 3 cloves chopped garlic
🌿 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
🌶 1/2 teaspoon paprika
🌶 A pinch of red pepper flakes
🌿 A pinch of garlic and herb blend

Instructions

1- Prep the Chicken:

• Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place them in a mixing bowl.
• Lightly season the chicken with all-purpose seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, garlic and herb blend, and paprika.

2- Make the Sauce:

• In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, hot honey, chopped garlic, cilantro, paprika, red pepper flakes, and the additional pinch of garlic and herb blend. Stir until well combined.

3- Sear the Chicken:

• Heat an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add a teaspoon of oil, then sear the chicken thighs for about 3 minutes on each side, until they develop a golden brown crust.

4- Add the Sauce:

• Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken thighs, ensuring each piece is well-coated.

5- Bake the Chicken:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Transfer the skillet with the chicken to the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld beautifully.

6- Serve:

• Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
• Garnish with additional cilantro if desired and serve hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories per Serving: Approximately 350
Nutrients per Serving:

• Protein: 28g
• Fats: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 20g

Equipment: Mixing bowl, oven-proof skillet, small bowl

Cooking Tips:

• Ensure not to overcrowd the skillet while searing the chicken; this helps to achieve a good sear.
• You can adjust the level of sweetness and spiciness to your liking by changing the honey and red pepper flakes amounts.

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Juicy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs