Honey Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

Name: Honey Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; 1/3 cup honey; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar; 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish); Salt and pepper to taste

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These Honey Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs are a guaranteed weeknight winner, delivering restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort. Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are seasoned and seared until the skin is golden and crispy, then baked to juicy perfection in a simple yet transformative sauce made with honey, garlic, soy sauce, and butter. The result is incredibly tender meat with a sticky, glossy glaze that's perfectly balanced between sweet, savory, and rich. This dish is a prime example of the popular 'sear and bake' method trending for achieving deep flavor and perfect texture. Serve it over rice or roasted vegetables to soak up every last drop of the delicious sauce. It's an easy, impressive, and family-friendly meal perfect for any occasion.

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Golden brown chicken thighs in a sticky honey garlic butter sauce in a baking dish

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time35 min

Servings4 servings

Equipment

Large oven-safe skilletTongsSmall bowl

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken thighs dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
2
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5-6 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip and sear for 2 more minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
3
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4
Stir in honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Bring to a simmer.
5
Return chicken to the skillet, skin-side up, spooning sauce over it. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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RECIPE BY

Leckere Rezepte

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