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
- 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
- Season the chicken with 1 tsp salt on both sides.
- Heat the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear on one side for a few minutes until golden.
- Flip the chicken and reduce heat to low. Cook for a few more minutes.
- Add the sauce ingredients (soy sauce, honey, water, garlic, black pepper, ginger, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes if using) to the pan.
- 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.
- 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