Honey-Ginger Chicken with Sesame Seeds

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

Tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet-savory honey-ginger glaze, pan-seared until golden, and finished with a nutty sesame seed sprinkle for a perfect weeknight dinner. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, honey, soy sauce 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 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

• 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp cornstarch. Add 1.5 lbs bone-in chicken thighs and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (reserve marinade) and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
3. Step 3: Pour reserved marinade into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Add 2 tbsp water if needed to adjust consistency.
4. Step 4: Return chicken to skillet, coating with sauce. Cook for 1 more minute. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.