Description
A quick and flavorful honey garlic chicken thighs recipe that combines sweet honey, savory soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for a glossy glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish cooks in 30 minutes, serves four, and pairs well with rice, noodles or fresh salad. Ideal for family dinners and meal prep, it offers high protein and a satisfying sweet‑savory balance loved by all.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat; sear chicken 5‑7 minutes per side.
- Reduce heat, pour sauce over chicken, simmer 5 minutes until thickened.
- Rest briefly, then serve.
Notes
- For a gluten‑free version
- substitute soy sauce with tamari. Add red pepper flakes for heat or a splash of grape juice for extra fruitiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: honey garlic chicken thighs, quick chicken dinner, honey garlic recipe, easy weeknight meals, chicken thigh glaze, savory chicken dish