Honey Garlic Chicken

By Kyrié the Foodié
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Honey Garlic Chicken is one of those dishes that instantly feels like comfort food, but it’s surprisingly simple to make. Juicy, tender chicken thighs are seared to golden perfection, then coated in a sauce that’s equal parts sweet, savory, and garlicky. Don’t skimp on the garlic! The more the better.

What I love about this recipe is how approachable it is. You don’t need any fancy techniques or complicated ingredients. Just a pan, a few staples you likely already have in your kitchen, and a little patience while the chicken cooks. The combination of searing on medium-high heat and then lowering the heat while the sauce simmers ensures that the chicken stays juicy!

This Honey Garlic Chicken is perfect for weeknight dinners when you want something cozy but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. It also reheats beautifully, making it great for meal prep or an easy lunch the next day. Whether you serve it with rice, noodles, or a side of vegetables, it’s so good as leftovers! It’s the kind of recipe that becomes a repeat in your rotation, I promise!

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Honey Garlic Chicken

Honey Garlic Chicken

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  • Author: Kyrié the Foodié
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
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Description

Tender, juicy chicken thighs glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce with garlic, ginger, and a hint of soy.

Ingredients

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  • 1.25 lb chicken thighs (~4 thighs)
  • 1 tsp salt, for seasoning
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
For the Sauce:
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • Optional: 1 tsp red pepper flakes (omit for no spice) and chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken with 1 tsp salt on both sides.
  2. Heat the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear on one side for a few minutes until golden.
  3. Flip the chicken and reduce heat to low. Cook for a few more minutes.
  4. Add the sauce ingredients (soy sauce, honey, water, garlic, black pepper, ginger, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes if using) to the pan.
  5. Simmer on low, spooning the sauce over the chicken, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is fully cooked, about 3 – 5 minutes. Top with chopped parsley.
  6. Serve hot, spooning extra sauce over the chicken. Perfect with rice or steamed veggies.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4

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Kyrié the Foodié - Asian Recipes

Kyrié is a half-Japanese food content creator and avid home cook who specializes in Asian cuisine, with a focus on Japanese. She loves developing recipes and sharing approachable yet authentic meals. When she’s not in the kitchen, she’s helping her husband Jeff tend to their garden, or on some artistic venture.

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