Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe is a flavorful and easy dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. The sweet and savory glaze coats tender chicken thighs, making them a family favorite. Serve over rice or with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Thighs:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Marinade:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Thickening:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Garnish and Serving:
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds
- Cooked rice or steamed vegetables
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: Whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, olive oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a bag or dish, pour marinade over them, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook Chicken: Sear marinated chicken in a skillet until browned and cooked through.
- Thicken Sauce: Add cornstarch slurry to the skillet with remaining marinade, cook until thickened.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve over rice or vegetables.
Notes
- For a crispier finish, sear the chicken in a cast-iron skillet.
- Bake thighs at 400°F for 25–30 minutes, brushing with sauce halfway through for an alternative cooking method.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
