Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Thyme

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-13 · Updated 2026-04-13

Tender chicken thighs coated in a sticky-sweet honey-garlic glaze, finished with fresh thyme for a perfect weeknight dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 1 lb chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/4 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until skin is golden brown and crispy.
4. Step 4: Flip the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes, then add 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp dried thyme to the skillet.
5. Step 5: Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened, turning chicken occasionally.
6. Step 6: Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with the pan sauce.