Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
A quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. boneless chicken thighs
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1/2 medium onion diced
- 7 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp. salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper or to taste
- Optional garnish Chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken for 3-5 minutes on the first side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes until cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add diced onions and minced garlic to the pan. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in soy sauce and honey, scraping the bottom of the pan to mix in the browned bits.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce. Simmer until the sauce thickens and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.