Braised Honey Garlic Chicken
Description
This Braised Honey Garlic Chicken is the ultimate combination of sweet, savory, and sticky. Tender, bone-in chicken thighs are pan-seared for a crispy skin, then slow-braised in a rich, flavorful sauce made from honey, soy sauce, and an abundance of ...
Instructions
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin-side down and sear 5–7 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip and sear 3–4 minutes on the other side. Remove chicken and set aside.
Drain all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pot. Add smashed garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
Pour in honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and water. Add grated ginger and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer, stirring to combine.
Return chicken to pot, skin-side up, with sauce halfway up the chicken. Reduce heat to low, cover, and braise for 30 minutes.
Uncover the pot. If a thicker sauce is desired, remove chicken, increase heat to medium, and reduce sauce for 5–7 minutes. Return chicken, coat with sauce, and serve garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.