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Delicious Honey Soy Chicken Thighs

A quick and flavorful honey soy chicken thigh recipe with a sweet-savory glaze, perfect for easy weeknight dinners using simple pantry ingredients. Juicy, sticky, and delicious every time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce use low-sodium if desired
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated, optional
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. Pour the honey soy mixture over the chicken and simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
  5. Check that the chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F), then remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For a lighter version, use low-sodium soy sauce and serve with steamed vegetables or rice. You can swap honey with maple syrup or bake the chicken at 400°F for 25 minutes for an oven version. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for two months.