Honey-Glazed Garlic Chicken

Tender chicken thighs coated in a sticky-sweet glaze with aromatic garlic, ready in 25 minutes.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1 lb chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a bowl, whisk 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Add chicken to the marinade, coating evenly, and marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  3. Step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken and pour marinade into the skillet. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Return chicken to the skillet, coating with sauce, and sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds before serving.