# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, approximately 1.5 to 2 pounds
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Honey Garlic Sauce
04 - 1/3 cup honey
05 - 1/4 cup soy sauce, gluten-free if required
06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes, optional
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
12 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, optional
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking dish or large ovenproof skillet with aluminum foil for convenient cleanup.
02 - Pat chicken thighs thoroughly dry using paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt and ground black pepper.
03 - Position chicken thighs skin-side up in the prepared dish, maintaining adequate spacing between each piece for even cooking.
04 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, vinegar, olive oil, smoked paprika, and red chili flakes until well combined.
05 - Pour prepared sauce evenly over chicken thighs, using a brush to ensure thorough coating of all surfaces.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, basting chicken halfway through cooking, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 175 degrees Fahrenheit.
07 - For enhanced skin crispness, broil on high setting for 2 to 3 minutes at end of cooking, monitoring closely to prevent burning.
08 - Remove from oven and allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
09 - Garnish with fresh parsley and sesame seeds before plating and serving.
