Honey-Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sesame Sautéed Green Beans
Juicy chicken thighs glazed with a honey-garlic sauce paired with crisp-tender green beans sautéed in toasted sesame oil for a flavorful weeknight dinner. This asian-inspired chicken ready in about 40 minutes pairs (about 2 lbs) bone-in chicken thighs, honey, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.
Ingredients
- 6 pieces (about 2 lbs) bone-in chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, grated ginger
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb, trimmed fresh green beans
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger until well combined.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add 6 bone-in chicken thighs skin side down and sear for 5-6 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook 2 more minutes.
- Step 3: Pour the honey-garlic mixture over the chicken, add 1/4 cup water, and transfer the skillet to the oven. Roast for 20 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and sauce thickens.
- Step 4: While chicken roasts, heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add 1 lb trimmed green beans and 1/2 tsp black pepper, sauté for 5-6 minutes until green beans are bright green and tender-crisp.
- Step 5: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over green beans and toss to combine. Serve the glazed chicken thighs hot with the sesame green beans on the side.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sesame Sautéed Green Beans take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (10 min prep + 30 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 Honey-Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sesame Sautéed Green Beans?
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 honey from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sesame Sautéed Green Beans?
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 Honey-Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sesame Sautéed Green Beans 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.
What goes well with Honey-Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sesame Sautéed Green Beans?
Asian chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
