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Sweet and Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Sweet and Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs for Family Bliss

This Sweet and Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe features tender chicken and a luscious, glossy sauce perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs bone-in for juiciness or boneless for quicker cooking
For the Sauce
  • ½ cup honey provides natural sweetness
  • ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar works well
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil or substitute with any neutral oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced, for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for heat
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated, optional for flavor

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
  2. Add sesame oil to the hot skillet, add chicken thighs, and sear for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  3. Reduce heat to medium, add garlic to skillet, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in honey, soy sauce, and vinegar, then scrape up any browned bits. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over. Simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens to a sticky coating.
  6. Serve chicken hot over rice or vegetables, drizzling remaining sauce on top and garnishing if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, pat chicken dry before cooking and allow the sauce to simmer gently for flavors to meld.

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