Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sesame and Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared and finished with a sticky honey, sesame, and fresh ginger glaze that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, honey, soy sauce 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

• 6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 sliced green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 6 bone-in chicken thighs and season lightly with salt. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin side down and cook for 7 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
2. Step 2: Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine 1/4 cup honey, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tsp sesame oil.
3. Step 3: Pour the honey-ginger mixture over the chicken thighs in the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5-7 minutes, spooning the glaze over the chicken until it thickens and coats the meat.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions over the top before serving.