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Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Over Rice

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A quick and easy dinner recipe featuring crispy chicken thighs with a sticky honey garlic glaze served over warm jasmine rice. Perfectly balanced sweet and savory flavors with a garlicky punch.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs / 700 g)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup honey (85 g)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (45 ml)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (15 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons water (30 ml)
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 cups cooked white or jasmine rice (about 370 g)
  • Fresh green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
  • Sesame seeds, toasted (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Let rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, water, and red pepper flakes if using. Set aside.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
  4. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet without crowding. Cook undisturbed for 7-8 minutes until skin is golden brown and crisp.
  5. Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 5 minutes.
  6. Pour the honey garlic sauce around the chicken (not directly on top). Reduce heat to medium-low and spoon the sauce over the thighs as it simmers for 5-7 minutes until thick and sticky.
  7. Check doneness with a meat thermometer (165°F / 74°C) or cut into the thickest part to ensure juices run clear.
  8. Serve the chicken and sauce over warm jasmine rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

Pat chicken dry thoroughly to ensure crispy skin. Do not crowd the pan to allow even browning. Reduce heat when adding sauce to prevent burning. Add a splash of water if sauce thickens too quickly. Let chicken rest a few minutes off heat before serving.

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