Description
Honey garlic chicken makes dinner a total breeze with its simple, crowd-pleasing flavors that come together in minutes. Tender chicken pieces glazed in a sweet and savory sauce turn your weeknight meal into something special everyone will devour.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
Sauces and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- Salt
- Pepper
Cooking and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Green onions
Instructions
- Pull apart 1 lb chicken thighs and pat them completely dry with paper towels to ensure perfect browning.
- Season the chicken generously with ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper across both sides of each piece.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet at 375°F for 2 minutes until the surface shimmers and looks slightly rippled.
- Carefully place chicken thighs in the hot skillet, allowing each piece to sear for exactly 4 minutes without moving them.
- Flip chicken and cook the opposite side for another 4 minutes until golden brown edges develop.
- Transfer chicken to a clean plate and reduce skillet heat to medium-low.
- Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated ginger to the same skillet, stirring constantly for 45 seconds.
- Pour ¼ cup honey and ¼ cup soy sauce into the skillet, whisking ingredients together for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken pieces to the skillet, coating each thigh completely with the glossy sauce.
- Simmer chicken in sauce for 6-7 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even coating and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from heat and scatter 2 tbsp chopped green onions across the top for fresh flavor and color.
Notes
- Check chicken doneness with a meat thermometer, aiming for an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure safe cooking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to keep the dish celiac-friendly.
- Dark meat chicken thighs work best for this recipe, providing more moisture and flavor compared to chicken breasts.
- Letting the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking helps redistribute juices, keeping the meat tender and succulent.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-16 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 305 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg