Honey-Glazed Soy-Ginger Chicken with Bok Choy
Crispy-skinned chicken thighs bathed in a sticky-sweet soy-honey glaze, paired with perfectly blanched bok choy for a balanced, restaurant-worthy meal. This asian-inspired chicken (gluten-free) ready in about 45 minutes pairs bone-in chicken thighs, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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 lb bone-in chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 bunches bok choy
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 1.5 lb bone-in chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then sear chicken skin-side down for 6 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Step 2: Flip chicken and cook for 4 more minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Stir to combine and simmer for 1 minute.
- Step 4: Whisk 1 tsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water in a small bowl, then stir into the sauce until thickened (about 1 minute). Pour over chicken and spoon sauce over top.
- Step 5: Meanwhile, cut 2 bunches bok choy into 2-inch pieces. Blanch in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain and pat dry. Add 1 tsp sesame oil to the skillet with the chicken, stir to coat, then arrange bok choy around chicken.
- Step 6: Garnish with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Glazed Soy-Ginger Chicken with Bok Choy take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (20 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Honey-Glazed Soy-Ginger Chicken with Bok Choy?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep bone-in chicken thighs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Glazed Soy-Ginger Chicken with Bok Choy?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Honey-Glazed Soy-Ginger Chicken with Bok Choy for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Honey-Glazed Soy-Ginger Chicken with Bok Choy gluten-free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
- ★★★★★
Swapped butter for olive oil to keep it lighter. Still delicious.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
