# What's Needed:
→ Chicken
01 - 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, approximately 1.75 pounds
02 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
03 - 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Honey Garlic Sauce
04 - 0.33 cup honey
05 - 0.25 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 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 0.25 teaspoon chili flakes, optional
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
12 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, optional
# How To Make It:
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 dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt and pepper.
03 - Position chicken thighs skin-side up in the prepared baking vessel, spacing pieces slightly apart for even heat circulation.
04 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, vinegar, olive oil, smoked paprika, and chili flakes until thoroughly combined.
05 - Pour sauce evenly over chicken thighs, using a basting brush to coat all surfaces thoroughly.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, basting once at the midpoint, until chicken achieves golden brown color and reaches internal temperature of 175 degrees Fahrenheit.
07 - For enhanced skin crispiness, broil on high setting for 2 to 3 minutes at the end, monitoring closely to prevent burning.
08 - Remove from oven and allow chicken to rest undisturbed for 5 minutes before serving.
09 - Transfer to serving platter and garnish with chopped fresh parsley and sesame seeds if desired.
