Best-Loved Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

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Tender chicken thighs with a sticky-sweet honey-citrus glaze that's perfect for weeknight dinners. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 28 minutes, pairs 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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

1.5 lbs, skin-on chicken thighs
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry with paper towels; season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
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.
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.
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.