Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Spicy Honey Garlic Glaze

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Juicy pan-seared chicken thighs coated with a sticky, spicy honey garlic glaze that balances sweet and heat for a crowd-pleasing dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper evenly.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 7-8 minutes until skin is golden brown and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken thighs and cook the other side for 6-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup honey, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Return chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning the glaze over them. Cook for 1 more minute to meld flavors.
  7. Step 7: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the chicken before serving.

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