🍋 Honey Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs

⏱ Time

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25–30 minutes
Serves: 4

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🛒 Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

• Salt & black pepper

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 3–4 garlic cloves, minced

🍯 Lemon Honey Sauce

• ¼ cup honey

• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

• ¼ cup chicken broth

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thicker sauce)

• Fresh parsley (for garnish)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Season & Sear

Pat chicken dry. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.

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2️⃣ Make the Sauce

Lower heat to medium.
Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds (don’t burn).
Stir in honey, lemon juice, zest, broth, and soy sauce.
Simmer 2–3 minutes.

If thicker sauce is desired, mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and stir in.

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3️⃣ Finish Cooking

Return chicken to the pan.
Spoon sauce over the top.
Simmer 8–10 minutes until chicken is cooked through (165°F / 74°C internal temp).

For a caramelized top, broil 2–3 minutes.

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🍽 Serve With

• Steamed rice

• Mashed potatoes

• Roasted vegetables

• Or crusty bread to soak up sauce

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🔥 Flavor Tips

• Add red pepper flakes for heat.

• Swap honey for maple syrup for deeper sweetness.

• Add a tablespoon of butter at the end for extra gloss.