Honey-Glazed Garlic Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

Crispy-skinned chicken thighs bathed in a sticky-sweet honey-garlic glaze, with a hint of ginger for depth and a perfect golden finish. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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

• 1.5 lbs, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and crispy, then flip and cook for 4 more minutes.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/2 tsp ground ginger. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, basting frequently, until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze and chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
4. Step 4: Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to lock in juices.