Juicy honey garlic chicken thighs and crispy roast potatoes are seared and baked in the most FLAVORFUL honey garlic sauce in this no-fuss one skillet dinner!
I’m a one skillet dinner’s biggest.freaking.fan, guys. But you probably already knew that because of dinner wins like this caramelized onion chicken wild rice. Or this peanut satay chicken stir-fry.
P.S. Today’s winner winner one-pot-chicken-dinner takes the current crushing prize. These chicken thighs win the whole kit and kaboodle.
HANDS DOWN.
Oh, and a quick word about my brand spankin’ new cast iron. First thing I made with it was this chicken and it’s definitely one of my favorite birthday presents from my smart little sister.
Also, my whole family/boyfriend are apparently smart? 95% of the birthday presents I received were kitchen goodies.
The best kinda birthday haul, no question about it.
But this chicken! And all those glorious little roast potatoes! You’re never going to want to eat anything else for dinner ever again.
Prep for this honey garlic chicken is as follows >>>
- Pan-sear the chicken thighs until a luscious golden-brown and throw some onions and a mess of little potato cubes into the skillet to get all roasty-toasty.
- Sauce. Honey garlic sauce gets made right in the same pan and it is to.die.for. Throw your chicken and potatoes back in the pan and nestle em in ALL THE SAUCE. Ensure that every inch is covered.
Into the oven with everything for a little while and your job is basically done.
Note: Boneless thighs will also work with this recipe! Decrease the baking time by 5-8 minutes and bake until chicken registers 165.
Besides demolishing said skillet which we all know is the most crucial job.
The chicken seriously bakes up SO ridiculously moist and tender in the honey garlic sauce and meanwhile the potatoes get crispy and golden to the MAX.
I could eat this for dinner every day tbh, guys.
With extra-extra-EXTRA drenchings of sauce please and thank you. >
Watch this chicken made step-by-step on Google Web stories!
Skillet Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roast Potatoes
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Ingredients
- 4 medium chicken thighs, patted dry (about 1 lb)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 lb russet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-in cubes (about 4 medium potatoes)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper to taste. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium-high heat until melted and hot. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear 2-3 minutes on both sides until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add onion and potatoes to same skillet and saute several minutes until golden-brown. Season with salt and pepper to taste then remove from skillet and set aside.
- Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium-heat in same skillet, then add garlic to pan and saute 1 minute until garlic is fragrant. Add honey, soy sauce, and vinegar to pan and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Nestle chicken thighs and potato mixture into pan and use a spoon to drizzle some of the sauce over top. Bake chicken at 400F 25-30 minutes or until chicken registers 165F and potatoes are tender. Sprinkle parsley on top. Serve warm and enjoy!
Jullian says
Loved your recipe! Hope i could post mine images of the recipe. it was really delicious. Thanks for it.
mike says
my sauce turned black, am i cooking too long?
Sarah says
Hi Mike. It sounds like you cooked your sauce too long and at too high of a heat. I’d recommend less time and a lower heat next time
Sarah says
Jullian, if you have an Instagram account, many readers love sharing their pictures that way. 🙂 If you tag @wholeandheavenlyoven I would love to see it! 🙂
Araceli Garces says
This is so delicious and easy to make for a rookie. I loved it and my family did too. My son is a picky eater and he doesnt like to eat much. Make sure to pat chicken dry. I rushed and forgot to pay dry and I’m guessing that’s why butter and oil splattered everywhere.
Sarah says
Thanks for sharing, Araceli! I’m happy to hear you and your family enjoyed. 🙂
Shirley says
Hi.. did you boiled the potatoes? Thanks.
Sarah says
No, the potatoes are not boiled. 🙂
Araceli Garces says
Potato pieces cook in the oven…. so delicious
Araceli Garces says
No boiling required
Stephanie says
Hi! Do you cover the pan when you place it in the oven?
Sarah says
No, no cover needed! 🙂
Joe says
Took WAY longer than advertised!
shelton says
Hi.. please suggest an alternative to olive oil. Thanks for the nice recipe.
Sarah says
Vegetable oil, canola oil, or additional butter would all work!
Adam says
OMG. YUM! Just made this and added carrots / mushrooms to the veggies and some Thai chili paste and minced ginger to the sauce. I can’t get enough. THANK YOU!
Sarah says
Love the sound of adding Thai chili paste! Glad you enjoyed, Adam! 🙂
Erin says
Found this last night after googling “chicken thighs in a cast iron skillet” (lol)…boy, I wasn’t disappointed! My whole family, even my picky daughter, loved this recipe. Definitely a keeper and will put into our meal rotation.
Sarah says
I’m SO thrilled to hear that, Erin! Sounds like a definite hit. 😀
Diana says
Love the recipe! Easy to follow and make recipe. Thanks
chicken dinner night just got upgraded to two thumbs up
Sarah says
Wonderful to hear, Diana! 🙂
Gumbo says
Really good and easy. I used 10 thighs in cast iron dutch oven so potatoes weren’t crispy, but still full of flavor and even using skinless thighs it was moist and tender.
Sarah says
So glad to hear that this recipe was a success! Enjoy it. 🙂
Diana L Nordahl says
Very tasty, easy, and I will make this again.
Sarah says
So glad to hear, Diana! 🙂
Yeahidid says
I did it with boneless skinless thighs, just adapted the timing to avoid drying it and it is insane! Used Maris piper potatoes which are creamy and crispy. Had to make it two nights in a row
Sarah says
Woohoo! I’m so happy to hear it was a hit! 🙂
Teetine says
I love chicken. I offten find checken recipe. So, I was fascinated by your recipe. I will try to make it. Thanks you for sharing
Sarah says
Wonderful! Let me know how it turns out! 😀
thegiftsports says
This is my new favorite food. Thanks you!