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Honey garlic chicken thighs

Chef Lola's Kitchen · ♥ 242 likes · 3.8K views · 4 min video

Read about thighs in the BrightCulinary Book

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Ingredients
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Techniques
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • 6 whole chicken thighs
Season the chicken thighs all over, including under the skin.
  • oil
Heat oil in the pan and add the thighs skin side down.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until almost done: about 12 minutes for bigger thighs, about 10 for smaller.
Cooking time and doneness
If unsure, check the internal temperature, around 165F.
  • minced garlic
Add the lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic and water; mix briefly.
Simmer about 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened.
Lemon slices and serving
  • lemon slices
Lay lemon slices over the chicken and give it a little more time to release its juices.
Serve over white rice, quinoa or couscous, or on its own.