Honey Garlic Chicken

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

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Crispy chicken thighs coated in a sticky-sweet honey-garlic glaze that’s perfect for sharing. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs, boneless and skinless chicken thighs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup honey
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F), then set aside.
Step 3: In the same skillet, combine 1/4 cup honey, 3 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened, then return the chicken to the skillet and coat evenly. Cook for 1 more minute until glazed and sticky.