Super Easy Honey Garlic Chicken - Easy Chicken dinner recipe

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often more affordable.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener, while agave is often cheaper.

Dab chicken thighs with a paper towel to remove moisture.

Season chicken thighs with cayenne pepper, oregano, salt, paprika, black pepper, and garlic powder, including under the skin.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add chicken thighs skin-side down to the pan.

Cook for about 5 minutes until the skin is browned and crispy.

Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 5 to 8 minutes until the other side is browned.

Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until chicken is almost done, about 8 to 12 minutes depending on size.

Check internal temperature of the chicken; it should be around 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Add lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and water to the pan and mix briefly.

Cover and simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Place lemon slices over the chicken and let it release its juices.

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