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20) Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Hoisin and Scallions

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lb bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 6)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 3 scallions sliced thin
  • Sesame seeds for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry, season lightly with pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
  2. Sear thighs skin-side down 6–7 minutes until golden; flip and cook 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium; add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in honey, hoisin, soy sauce, and vinegar; simmer 1–2 minutes to thicken slightly.
  5. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, cover and simmer 10–12 minutes until cooked through (internal 165°F).
  6. Sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds before serving.