Description
Easy and flavorful sticky honey garlic chicken thighs, perfect for a quick weeknight meal. This recipe features tender chicken coated in a simple, sweet, and savory glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Green onions, chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Adjust sweetness or saltiness by modifying honey or soy sauce amounts.
- Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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