Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe is a quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring juicy chicken thighs in a sticky, savory-sweet glaze made with honey, garlic, soy sauce, and ginger. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a flavorful, family-friendly dish that pairs perfectly with rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Ingredients
¼ cup soy sauce
½ cup honey
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 tablespoons olive or avocado oil, separated
1½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
Optional garnish: chopped cilantro and green onions
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Whisk soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, garlic, and ginger in a bowl. Set aside.
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Pat chicken dry and rub with 1 tbsp oil, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and onion powder.
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In an oven-safe skillet, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 3 minutes, then flip and sear another 2 minutes.
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Pour the sauce over the chicken.
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Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 20–25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
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Remove chicken. Mix cornstarch with water, stir into sauce over medium heat until thickened (2–3 minutes).
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Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, garnish, and serve.
Notes
For a leaner option, use boneless skinless thighs or chicken breasts.
Make it spicier with extra red pepper flakes or sriracha.
Can substitute tofu or cauliflower for a vegetarian version.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
Reheat in a skillet or microwave until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
