Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs: A Sweet and Savory Family Favorite
Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are a quick, budget-friendly, and delicious dish that combines the perfect balance of sweet honey and savory garlic. These tender and juicy chicken thighs are seared to golden perfection, simmered in a flavorful glaze, and garnished with fresh parsley.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 280 kcal
- 5 –6 bone-in works too; adjust cooking time Boneless chicken thighs
- To taste Salt
- To taste Ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons divided Unsalted butter
- 5 cloves finely chopped or minced Garlic
- 5 tablespoons Honey
- ½ teaspoon Dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon Dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon Dried basil
- Finely chopped for garnish Parsley
Prepare Ingredients: Mince the garlic, chop the parsley, and pat the chicken thighs dry.
Season the Chicken: Sprinkle salt and ground black pepper over both sides of the chicken thighs.
Sear the Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Sauté the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in honey, oregano, thyme, and basil.
Simmer Chicken: Add the chicken back to the skillet, spoon the sauce over it, and simmer on low heat for 4–5 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley over the chicken and serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Keyword Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs