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Sweet and Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Sweet and Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs for Easy Weeknights

This Sweet and Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe transforms mealtime into a quick, flavorful experience without fuss.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs bone-in or boneless
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Vinegar e.g., rice vinegar
For Cooking
  • 1-2 tablespoons Cooking Oil canola or sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
  3. Lower heat and sauté minced garlic in the skillet for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in honey, soy sauce, and vinegar, stirring to combine and scrape up browned bits.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over and simmer for 10 minutes until glaze thickens.
  6. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes in the skillet before serving over rice with extra sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove.

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