Ingredients:

  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 0.5 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano

Instructions:

  1. Prep the meat. Pat the 8 chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels. Note: Moisture on the skin leads to steaming instead of browning.
  2. Combine the liquids. Whisk the 0.5 cup olive oil, 0.25 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 2 tbsp honey in a large bowl.
  3. Add the aromatics. Stir in the 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated ginger.
  4. Incorporate spices. Mix in the 1 tsp smoked paprika, 0.5 tsp pepper, and 0.5 tsp oregano.
  5. Marinate. Submerge the chicken in the mixture and refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes.
  6. Preheat. Bring your skillet or oven to 400°F (200°C).
  7. Sear. Place chicken skin side down in the hot pan. Cook 5 minutes until the skin is golden and releases easily.
  8. Flip. Turn the chicken over. Cook for another 10 minutes until the internal temp hits 165°F.
  9. Rest. Move the chicken to a board. Wait 5 minutes for the juices to settle.