Description
Discover the ultimate Honey Garlic Chicken dinner that combines sweet honey, savory soy sauce, and aromatic garlic for a crowd‑pleasing meal. This easy 4‑serving recipe walks you through searing juicy chicken thighs, creating a glossy glaze, and finishing with a perfect balance of flavors. Ideal for busy weeknights, the dish pairs well with rice or vegetables and delivers restaurant‑quality taste in under 30 minutes, making it a go‑to family favorite. Serve with rice and veggies for a full meal.
Ingredients
Scale
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- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- grated
- Salt to taste
- Green onions
- chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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- Mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and salt in a bowl.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken.
- Pour the glaze over the chicken, simmer, then cover and cook 20‑25 minutes.
- Uncover, increase heat, and thicken the sauce.
- Garnish with green onions and serve.
Notes
- For a gluten‑free version
- use tamari instead of soy sauce. Adjust honey to taste for less sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken, easy chicken dinner, honey garlic sauce, quick chicken recipe, weeknight meals, chicken thigh recipe, sweet and savory chicken