Honey Garlic Chicken
Succulent chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for any dinner occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken Thighs
- 1/3 cup Honey
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the pan: Drizzle olive oil in a large skillet and heat over medium-high.
- Sear the chicken: Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken: Turn the thighs over and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Prepare the honey garlic sauce: Mix honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a bowl.
- Add the sauce: Pour the mixture over the chicken and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Check for doneness: Ensure chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Garnish and serve: Transfer to a platter and drizzle with remaining glaze; garnish with green onions or sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
For a spicy twist, add crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce. Marinate chicken for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, honey garlic, easy dinner, Asian cuisine, quick meals