Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Skillet
This Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Skillet is bursting with flavor! Juicy chicken thighs glazed in a sticky, sweet, and savory sauce come together in one easy skillet.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Sauce
- 6 chicken thighs bone-in and skin-on
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 2 green onions chopped
- sesame seeds toasted, for garnish
Instructions
Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Skillet
- Pat your chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Dry skin is key for crispiness. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in your skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, place the chicken thighs skin-side down. Cook for about 6-7 minutes without moving them, until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes.
- Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the chicken thighs in the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Spoon some sauce over the chicken and let it simmer gently for 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
- As the sauce reduces, it will thicken and coat the chicken beautifully. Spoon the sticky glaze over the thighs a few times while cooking. Once done, sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds on top.
- Serve your Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Skillet hot, ideally with steamed rice or your favorite grain. For a heartier meal, try pairing it with stir-fried vegetables or a fresh side salad.
Equipment
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Grater or microplane
- Knife and cutting board
- Tongs or spatula
- Small bowl
Notes
- Dry the chicken skin thoroughly before searing to ensure it crisps up nicely.
- This dish is freezer-friendly; freeze cooked chicken and sauce separately for best texture.
- Use fresh ginger for the best flavor, but ground ginger can be substituted in a pinch.
- Adjust cooking times if using boneless or skinless chicken to avoid drying out.
- Serve with rice, noodles, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
