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1) Sticky Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Thighs (family weeknight staple)

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 2.5–3 lb)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low-sodium
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water slurry
  • Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat thighs dry and season lightly with pepper.
  2. Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, oil, mustard, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
  3. Sear thighs skin-side down in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until browned, about 5 minutes.
  4. Pour most of the sauce over the thighs, reserve 2 tbsp for glazing; transfer skillet to oven and bake 18–22 minutes until internal temp is 165°F.
  5. Warm reserved sauce in a small pan, stir in cornstarch slurry, simmer until thickened; brush over finished thighs and garnish.