Honey Garlic Lemon Chicken Thigh

 

Ingredients:

• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• ¼ cup honey

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp lemon juice 

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp paprika

• 1 tbsp butter

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.

   • Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.

2. Sear the Chicken:

   • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Place chicken skin-side down and sear for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.

   • Flip and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

3. Make the Sauce:

   • In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

   • Stir in honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes (if using).

   • Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.

4. Combine & Cook:

   • Return the chicken to the pan, skin-side up. Spoon the sauce over the chicken.

   • Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes on low heat until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temp 165°F ).