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19) Honey Garlic Balsamic Chicken Thighs (just a splash)

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 2½ lb / 1.1 kg)
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Whisk honey, soy sauce, balsamic, garlic, Dijon, and olive oil in a bowl; season lightly.
  2. Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper, then coat with half the marinade; reserve the rest.
  3. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat; sear thighs skin-side down 5–6 minutes until golden.
  4. Flip, spoon reserved marinade over thighs, then transfer skillet to a 400°F (200°C) oven for 18–22 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Rest 5 minutes, spoon pan juices over chicken, and sprinkle parsley.