Crispy Honey-Soy Chicken Thighs with Sesame

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Juicy, caramelized chicken thighs coated in a sweet-savory honey-soy glaze, finished with toasted sesame seeds for a restaurant-quality weeknight dinner. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 20 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Toss with 1 tsp cornstarch until evenly coated. Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add chicken thighs skin-side down, pressing gently to ensure even contact. Cook for 8 minutes without moving until golden brown, then flip and cook for 5 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar. Pour over chicken, then add 1 tsp sesame oil. Simmer for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats chicken.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over chicken and serve immediately.

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