Honey-Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs on Cast Iron

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Juicy chicken thighs seared in a cast iron skillet and finished with a sticky honey-garlic glaze that balances sweetness and savory notes. This American-inspired chicken recipe (gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 340 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 6 bone-in chicken thighs dry and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add chicken thighs skin-side down. Cook for 6-7 minutes without moving until skin is golden and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken thighs and reduce heat to medium. Add 4 minced garlic cloves around the chicken, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Pour the glaze over the chicken.
  5. Step 5: Continue cooking for 5-6 minutes, spooning the glaze over the chicken occasionally until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the glaze thickens and coats the thighs.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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