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12) Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Bacon and Maple

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 2–2.5 lb)
  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Pinch of salt
  • Chopped parsley for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Season thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook bacon in oven-safe skillet over medium heat until crisp; remove and drain on paper towel, keep drippings in pan.
  3. Sear chicken, skin-side down, in bacon fat until golden, about 5–7 minutes; flip and brown 2 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat, add butter and garlic; stir 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Whisk honey, maple, soy sauce, and vinegar; pour over chicken, sprinkle bacon back on top.
  6. Transfer skillet to oven and roast 18–22 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F.
  7. Baste once with pan juices, rest 5 minutes, garnish and serve.