Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs (Printable View)

Tender chicken thighs glazed with honey garlic sauce, ideal for an easy, flavorful dinner.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (approximately 1.3 pounds)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Sauce

05 - 1/4 cup honey
06 - 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
07 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (optional)
10 - 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tablespoon cold water

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or green onions
12 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)

# How to Prepare:

01 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season thoroughly on both sides with salt and black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and caramelized.
03 - Whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, vinegar, and grated ginger in a mixing bowl.
04 - Lower heat to medium-low. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Cover and simmer gently for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway, until chicken is fully cooked and reaches 165°F internal temperature.
05 - Transfer chicken to a plate. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the skillet and simmer sauce for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
06 - Return chicken to the skillet and turn to coat evenly with the sauce. Remove from heat.
07 - Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions and sesame seeds just before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Uses budget-friendly chicken thighs you probably already have in the fridge
  • Everything comes together in one pan for easy cleanup
  • Sauce is naturally dairy-free and full of comforting flavors
  • Sauce thickens up beautifully to glaze each piece of chicken
  • Tastes fancier than the time or effort it takes
02 -
  • High in lean protein and naturally dairy-free
  • Sauce thickens up beautifully even without butter
  • Great meal prep option as flavors improve overnight
03 -
  • For extra sauce, double the honey soy mixture and simmer for a minute longer at the end
  • Never rush the browning step the flavor foundation comes from those golden edges
  • If the sauce splits or looks too thick after chilling, whisk in a teaspoon of water while reheating to bring it back to glossy perfection

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