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Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs


  • Author: easymeal
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet honey and savory garlic glaze for a quick weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

  • 8 boneless chicken thighs (about 5 ounces each)
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or as needed)
  • ½ medium onion, finely chopped
  • 7 cloves garlic, chopped (or 1 whole head for garlic lovers)
  • 1 cup honey
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 1 pinch onion powder (or to taste)
  • 1 pinch garlic powder (or to taste)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (or substitute fresh parsley)


Instructions

  1. Season both sides of chicken thighs generously with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and brown on one side for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Flip the chicken and add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until mostly cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate.
  4. Add honey, soy sauce, onion powder, and garlic powder to the skillet. Stir and scrape up browned bits from the pan.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon some sauce over the top, cover, and reduce heat. Cook for about 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in the center.
  6. Serve the chicken on a plate, drizzled with the honey-garlic sauce and topped with fresh cilantro.

Notes

Serve over rice or alongside vegetables. Adjust sweetness by using less honey if desired.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet Cooking
  • Cuisine: Asian