Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

• 8.0 1 thigh Chicken, broiler, thigh, meat, raw
• 1.0 15ml Vegetable oil, olive
• 5.0 1 clove Garlic, raw
• 3.0 15ml Sweets, honey, strained or extracted
• 3.0 15ml Soy sauce (made with soy and wheat), shoyu, regular
• 1.0 15ml Butter, unsalted
• 0.5 5ml Salt, table
• 0.5 5 ml ground Spices, pepper, black

Instructions

1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towel. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.

2. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-6 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip and cook 2 minutes more. Remove from pan.

3. Reduce heat to medium. Add the butter and minced garlic to the pan. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

4. Add the honey and soy sauce. Stir to combine and let the sauce simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.

5. Return the chicken to the pan, spooning the sauce over each piece. Transfer to a 400°F (200°C) oven.

6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

7. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Spoon pan sauce over the chicken.