Best-Loved Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

Tender chicken thighs with a sticky-sweet honey-citrus glaze that's perfect for weeknight dinners. This asian-inspired chicken (gluten-free) ready in about 28 minutes pairs skin-on chicken thighs, honey, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 18 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 390 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry with paper towels; season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 8 minutes until golden brown and skin is crispy, then flip and cook for 5 minutes more.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil.
  4. Step 4: Pour glaze over chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 5 minutes, turning occasionally until sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly, then sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Best-Loved Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs take to make?

Total time is about 28 minutes (10 min prep + 18 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Best-Loved Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep skin-on chicken thighs from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Best-Loved Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Best-Loved Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Best-Loved Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs gluten-free?

Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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