Hot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs (30 Minutes)
This Hot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe is SO EASY! Crispy skin, sticky sweet-spicy glaze, and bold garlic flavor come together in just 30 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs skin-on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Stepwise Method
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook without moving for 6-8 minutes until skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in honey and red pepper flakes. Let sauce simmer, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Return chicken thighs to skillet, skin-side up. Spoon sauce over each piece. Cover skillet and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove chicken from skillet and transfer to serving plate. Drizzle remaining sauce over top and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Equipment
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Knife and cutting board
- Tongs
Notes
- Patting chicken dry ensures crispy skin every time.
- Add garlic after removing chicken to avoid burning and bitterness.
- Allow the sauce to simmer until thickened for the best sticky glaze.
- Serve with steamed rice, roasted veggies, or a crisp green salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and freeze nicely.