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Easy One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Zucchini

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A quick and flavorful one-pan dinner featuring crispy honey garlic chicken thighs paired with tender zucchini, perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1 to 1.5 pounds / 450-680g)
  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the pan and cook without moving for 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden and crisp.
  4. Flip the chicken and add minced garlic around the edges; sauté for about 30 seconds to release fragrance.
  5. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar; baste the chicken with the sauce. Lower heat to medium and cook for another 8-10 minutes, spooning sauce over the chicken occasionally.
  6. Nestle zucchini slices around the chicken and stir gently in the sauce. Cook for 4-5 minutes until zucchini is tender but still crisp.
  7. Optional: Broil the skillet for 2-3 minutes to caramelize the chicken skin, watching closely to prevent burning.
  8. Remove from heat and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before cooking for crispier skin. Avoid burning garlic by stirring gently and keeping heat moderate. Spoon sauce over chicken repeatedly for better flavor and shiny skin. Optional broil adds caramelized finish but watch closely to prevent burning. Zucchini can be swapped with yellow squash or other vegetables. For gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 2-3 days; reheat gently on stovetop to maintain crispiness.

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