Description
Juicy chicken thighs seared to perfection and glazed in a sticky, savory-sweet lemon garlic sauce. A one-pan meal that balances bright citrus with rich honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place chicken skin-side down and sear for 5-7 minutes until skin is golden brown and crisp.
- Flip chicken and cook for another 5 minutes on the other side.
- Push chicken to the side of the pan and add minced garlic, sautéing for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, lemon juice, and soy sauce, scraping the bottom of the pan to release browned bits.
- Lower heat to medium and simmer for 10-15 minutes, basting the chicken with the sauce until it thickens into a glossy glaze and chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American