CategoryChicken, Main Courses, Meat
This Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs dish is a perfect combination of sweet, savory, and garlicky goodness. The crispy, pan-seared chicken thighs are coated in a rich honey garlic sauce, then finished with a touch of soy sauce and sesame oil for depth of flavor. Served alongside steamed jasmine rice and roasted vegetables, this meal is easy to make, yet packed with restaurant-quality taste.
For the Chicken Thighs
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter
For the Honey Garlic Glaze
3 tbsp honey
3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
1 tsp sesame oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp grated ginger
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water (for thickening)
For Garnish and Serving
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 green onions, finely chopped
Steamed jasmine rice
Roasted vegetables (such as broccoli, carrots, or bell peppers)
Season and Sear the Chicken
1
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel for extra crispiness.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat vegetable oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 6-7 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
- Flip and cook for another 5 minutes on the other side.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Make the Honey Garlic Glaze
2
- In the same pan, add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
- Return the chicken thighs to the pan, coating them in the glaze.
- Simmer for another 3-4 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C).
Serve and Enjoy
3
- Place the chicken thighs over steamed jasmine rice.
- Drizzle extra honey garlic sauce over the top.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Serve with roasted vegetables and enjoy with a chilled glass of white wine!
Pro Tips
4
- For extra crispy skin, let the chicken rest on a wire rack for 5 minutes before glazing.
- For a richer sauce, add 1 tablespoon of butter before serving.
- For a spicier version, increase the red pepper flakes or add 1 teaspoon of Sriracha.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Thighs
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter
For the Honey Garlic Glaze
3 tbsp honey
3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
1 tsp sesame oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp grated ginger
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water (for thickening)
For Garnish and Serving
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 green onions, finely chopped
Steamed jasmine rice
Roasted vegetables (such as broccoli, carrots, or bell peppers)
Directions
Season and Sear the Chicken
1
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel for extra crispiness.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat vegetable oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 6-7 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
- Flip and cook for another 5 minutes on the other side.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Make the Honey Garlic Glaze
2
- In the same pan, add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
- Return the chicken thighs to the pan, coating them in the glaze.
- Simmer for another 3-4 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C).
Serve and Enjoy
3
- Place the chicken thighs over steamed jasmine rice.
- Drizzle extra honey garlic sauce over the top.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Serve with roasted vegetables and enjoy with a chilled glass of white wine!
Pro Tips
4
- For extra crispy skin, let the chicken rest on a wire rack for 5 minutes before glazing.
- For a richer sauce, add 1 tablespoon of butter before serving.
- For a spicier version, increase the red pepper flakes or add 1 teaspoon of Sriracha.
Notes
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