Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
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Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Description
This recipe uses boneless chicken thighs seasoned and seared in a hot skillet to form a golden crust. Garlic and diced onion are sautéed in the same pan to build aroma and flavor before adding a mixture of soy sauce and honey. Scraping the pan deglazes and incorporates browned bits into the sauce, enriching its taste.
Chicken returns to the pan, simmering gently until fully cooked and the honey-soy sauce thickens to a glaze. The balance of sweet honey and salty soy complements the savory chicken and the caramelized garlic and onion provide aromatic depth.
It pairs well with steamed rice that soaks up the sauce and is suitable for preparing multiple servings with flexible scaling. Garnishing with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions enhances texture and presentation.
Storage instructions describe dividing leftovers into portions and refrigerating for 3-4 days or freezing for up to one month. Freezing can be done by separating chicken from sauce. Reheating is simple and done in short microwave intervals. The notes also include substitution options for the main components.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken thigh boneless
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ onion diced, medium
- 7 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup honey
- ½ cup soy sauce
- salt abut 1/2 tsp each, to taste
- black pepper abut 1/2 tsp each, to taste
Garnish (optional)
- green onion chopped
- sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to the pan and cook 3-5 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook 5-7 min. Remove and set aside
- Add garlic and onion to the pan and cook 1 minute, then reduce heat to med low. Pour in soy sauce and honey and mix scraping the bottom to remove and combine brown bits.
- Add chicken back into the skillet and simmer until the sauce begins to thicken and the chicken is done (internal temperature reads 165˚F.)
Notes
- This recipe makes 6-8 boneless chicken thighs; it scales easily for larger or smaller groups.
- Chicken breast can substitute thighs if cut to similar size for even cooking.
- Use your preferred cooking oil such as olive or vegetable oil.
- Adjust honey amount for sweeter or more savory sauce.
- Soy sauce can be regular or low sodium.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to one month, separating chicken and sauce if freezing.
- Reheat in the microwave in 30-second intervals until warmed through.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 623 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 623kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 222mg | 74% |
| Sodium | 1257mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 548mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 177IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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