Skillet Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Boneless chicken thighs seared until golden, then glazed in a quick honey-garlic pan sauce. A 30-minute main that uses one skillet and pantry staples.
30 mins
5 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken Thigh (Boneless Skinless)
- 5 cloves of Garlic
- 3 Green Onions And/Or Sesame Seeds
- 1 ¼ Cooked Rice Or Steamed Vegetables For Serving
- 1 ¼ tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1 ¼ teaspoons Kosher Salt
- 3 ¾ tablespoons Low-Sodium Soy Sauce Or Tamari
- 1 ¼ tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- ⅝ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ⅝ teaspoon Paprika (Smoked)
- 2 ½ tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 ¼ Sesame Seeds
- ¼ cup + 2 ¾ tablespoons Honey
Directions
- 1. Pat the chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- 2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook 5–6 minutes per side until browned and cooked through (165°F). Transfer to a plate.
- 3. Reduce heat to medium. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Simmer 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened, then swirl in the butter.
- 5. Return the chicken and any juices to the skillet. Spoon the glaze over the thighs and cook 1–2 minutes more to coat.
- 6. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if using. Serve with rice or vegetables.