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Crispy Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

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A quick and easy 30-minute dinner featuring crispy skin chicken thighs glazed with a sticky honey garlic sauce, finished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs / 700g)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (use low-sodium or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
  4. Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. If no rack, place directly on a lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake chicken for 15 minutes, then carefully flip each piece skin-side down and brush tops with half the honey garlic sauce. Return to oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
  6. Flip chicken again skin-side up, brush with remaining sauce, and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the top.
  8. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken skin dry thoroughly for best crispiness. Use a wire rack to allow air circulation and prevent soggy bottoms. Brush sauce in layers to build flavor without burning. Toast sesame seeds separately before sprinkling. Rest chicken 5 minutes before serving to redistribute juices. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. For vegan twist, swap honey with maple syrup and use roasted cauliflower or tofu instead of chicken.

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