Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the pan. Don't move them for 5-6 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate and pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Set aside.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan with the remaining fat. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly so it doesn't burn.
- Add the honey, soy sauce, chicken stock, and rice vinegar to the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another minute until the sauce starts to thicken slightly.
- Return the chicken thighs to the pan, skin-side up, and spoon some of the glaze over each piece.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 3-4 minutes. The glaze will continue to thicken as it cools. Garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Make sure your pan is oven-safe before transferring to the oven. Cast iron works perfectly for this recipe. The glaze will seem thin at first but thickens as it cools. Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently in the microwave or oven.
