Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

• 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp neutral oil
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup honey
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• Sliced scallions and sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   Season the thighs generously and lay them skin-side down in a cold skillet with the oil, then bring the heat up slowly so the fat renders evenly.

2. 2

   Cook without moving them for about twelve minutes, until the skin releases on its own and is uniformly bronzed and crisp.

3. 3

   Flip the thighs, transfer the pan to a 400°F oven, and roast until the meat registers 175°F, which keeps dark meat silky rather than dry.

4. 4

   Move the chicken to a plate, pour off most of the fat, and cook the garlic in the pan for thirty seconds before adding honey, soy, vinegar, and chili.

5. 5

   Simmer the sauce until it thickens into a glaze, spoon it over the chicken skin-side up, and finish with scallions and sesame seeds.