Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

• •4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• •2 tbsp olive oil
• •1/4 cup honey
• •1/4 cup soy sauce
• •4 cloves garlic (minced)
• •1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• •1/2 tsp black pepper
• •1/2 tsp salt
• •1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• •2 green onions (sliced, for garnish)
• •Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes if using.

3. 3

   Add chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them well with the honey garlic mixture.

4. 4

   Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for about 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown.

5. 5

   Flip the chicken thighs over, pour the remaining honey garlic sauce over them, and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.

6. 6

   Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).

7. 7

   Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

8. 8

   Serve hot with rice or vegetables.