Description
This sticky, savory-sweet skillet chicken features a honey-soy-garlic glaze that clings to juicy chicken thighs, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Place the thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook until the skin is golden, about 5–7 minutes.
- Flip the thighs and brown the other side for another 5–7 minutes.
- Pour the honey-garlic sauce over the chicken and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Simmer uncovered until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 8–12 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the thighs rest for 3–5 minutes, garnishing with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For gluten-free, use tamari. For lower sugar, substitute honey with no-sugar-apricot jam.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian