Honey-Ginger Chicken Thighs with Sesame

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Tender chicken thighs glazed in a sweet-savory honey-ginger sauce, with a nutty sesame finish and crisp edges. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 35 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 350 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: 25 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken skin-side down and cook for 6-7 minutes until golden brown, flip, and cook 4-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken, leaving 1 tbsp fat in skillet; add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, sautéing 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water; pour into skillet and simmer for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken to skillet, coating in sauce, and cook 2 more minutes; stir in 1 tbsp sesame oil.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with 2 tsp sesame seeds and serve.

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