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Sticky Honey-Soy Glazed Bone-In Chicken Thighs

sticky honey-soy glazed bone-in chicken thighs recipe made easy at home. Juicy bone-in chicken thighs with crispy skin, glazed in a sweet-savory honey-soy sau
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 large bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs about 1.5 lbs, patted dry
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar unseasoned
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional, adjust to taste
Garnish
  • 2 stalks scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken thighs very dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin. Season both sides lightly with salt and black pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Heat an oven-safe large skillet (cast iron preferred) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of neutral oil. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear undisturbed for 5-6 minutes, until the skin is deep golden brown and crispy. Flip and sear the other side for 2 minutes.
  4. Pour the prepared glaze over the chicken, spooning some onto the top of each thigh. Carefully transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part (avoiding bone) reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest in the skillet for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds before serving. Drizzle any remaining pan sauce over the top.