Honey-Sesame Glazed Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Scallions

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Tender chicken thighs glazed in a savory honey-sesame sauce accented with garlic and fresh scallions for a flavorful weeknight dish. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skin-on 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, and 4 minced garlic cloves until combined.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 6 boneless skin-on chicken thighs and season with 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place thighs skin side up on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil.
  3. Step 3: Brush the honey-soy mixture evenly over the chicken thighs. Roast for 25 minutes until the skin is caramelized and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Step 4: Remove from oven and sprinkle 1 tbsp sesame seeds and 4 thinly sliced scallions over the top before serving.

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