Honey-Ginger Glazed Chicken with Sesame Spinach Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

Juicy chicken thighs glazed in a honey-ginger sauce paired with quick sautéed sesame spinach for a balance of sweet and savory flavors. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, boneless skinless, honey, fresh ginger, grated 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless skinless
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 5 cups spinach leaves
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 3 minced garlic cloves to form a glaze.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs to the bowl and toss to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, reserving the glaze, and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Pour the reserved glaze over the chicken in the last 2 minutes of cooking, spooning it to coat the thighs until thickened and sticky.
5. Step 5: Remove chicken from the skillet and keep warm. In the same skillet, heat 1 tbsp sesame oil over medium heat.
6. Step 6: Add 5 cups fresh spinach leaves and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes until wilted but still bright green.
7. Step 7: Season spinach with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, sprinkle 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds on top, and serve alongside the glazed chicken.