Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender, juicy chicken with a sticky, sweet-savory glaze. This easy-to-make dish transforms any meal into a celebration, making it perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. With its mouthwatering aroma and rich flavors, this recipe will leave everyone asking for seconds. Serve with rice or veggies for a complete dinner that delights the senses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh minced ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the thighs and add the honey garlic sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until cooked through (165°F/75°C).
- Remove the lid during the last 5 minutes to allow sauce to thicken.
- Serve on a plate with extra sauce drizzled on top and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 95mg