Honey-Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sesame Greens

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Juicy chicken thighs glazed in a sticky honey-garlic sauce paired with sautéed sesame spinach for a balanced, flavorful meal. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, honey, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 20 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar until well combined.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Pour the honey-garlic sauce over the chicken in the skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Spoon the sauce continuously over the thighs as it thickens and becomes sticky, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Step 4: While the chicken glazes, heat 2 tsp sesame oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add 8 cups fresh spinach and sauté for 2-3 minutes until wilted but still bright green. Season with a pinch of salt.
  5. Step 5: Plate the glazed chicken thighs over the sautéed spinach and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top for a nutty finish.

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