Honey-Ginger Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sesame Seeds

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

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Juicy chicken thighs glazed with a honey-ginger sauce and finished with toasted sesame seeds for a perfect balance of sweet and savory. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skin-on chicken thighs, honey, fresh ginger 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: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces (about 2 lbs) boneless skin-on chicken thighs
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 sliced (for garnish) green onions
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp sesame oil until well combined.
Step 2: Pat dry 6 boneless skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lbs) and season both sides with 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
Step 4: Flip the chicken and pour the honey-ginger sauce over them. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, basting the chicken with the sauce occasionally until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5: Remove chicken from the skillet and sprinkle with 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions before serving.