Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
A cozy, weeknight-friendly recipe featuring tender chicken thighs coated in a glossy honey-garlic sauce that's perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1.5–2 pounds boneless chicken thighs (skin-on or skinless, halal-friendly)
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
- 4–6 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil (vegetable oil, canola, or light olive oil)
- Cooked rice, for serving Serve it over steaming rice.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Use a heavy skillet for even heat. Let the oil shimmer but not smoke—about 2–3 minutes on medium-high.
- Add the boneless chicken thighs and sear them until golden brown in a single layer for 4–6 minutes, then flip and sear the other side for 3–5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken thighs in the pan.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and tilt the pan to coat the chicken with the sauce.
- Cook for an additional 5–10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and coated in the sticky sauce.
Serving
- Serve the honey garlic chicken thighs over rice.
- Let the chicken rest for 3–5 minutes after cooking before slicing.
Notes
For extra caramelization, use skin-on thighs and sear skin side down first. For added heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes. Ensure chicken is halal-certified if needed. Store leftovers properly in airtight containers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 22gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 680mgSugar: 12g
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