Name: Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 Boneless skinless chicken thighs; 0.25 cup Honey; 2 tablespoons Soy sauce; 0.25 cup Flour; 1 tsp Paprika; 3 cloves Garlic; 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes

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Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375º

Prepare a 9×13 casserole dish with non stick cooking spray

In a medium bowl combine flour and paprika

Coat each side of the chicken thighs in flour mixture then place in the casserole dish

In a small bowl mix together honey, soy sauce, red pepper flakes and garlic

Pour sauce over the chicken, turn chicken to make sure each side is coated in the sauce

Cover dish with foil and cook for 30 minutes

Remove foil and bake for 15 more minutes

(I made extra sauce to serve on the side)

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pat Dry for Golden Crust 🌟
Pat chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels before flouring and searing to achieve a crispy, golden exterior that locks in juices.
Minced Garlic Timing ⏱️
Add fresh minced garlic in the final 2-3 minutes of cooking to prevent burning and preserve its pungent, aromatic qualities for maximum flavor impact.
Honey Balance Strategy 🍯
Stir honey into the sauce off-heat or at the very end to prevent crystallization and ensure a glossy, silky coating that clings perfectly to the chicken.
Double Sear Method 🍳
Sear chicken skin-side down first for 4-5 minutes to render fat and build flavor, then flip to cook through, creating restaurant-quality texture and taste.
Soy Sauce Umami Boost 🧄
Use reduced-sodium soy sauce and add it early to the sauce base so it melds with the garlic and paprika, creating depth rather than salt-forward flavors.