Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Bok Choy

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Tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet-savory honey-soy glaze, served with crisp-tender bok choy for a balanced weeknight dinner. This asian-inspired chicken (gluten-free) ready in about 40 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 420 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: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1 lb chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with 1/4 tsp salt. Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 8 minutes until golden brown and crispy, then flip and cook for 4 more minutes.
  3. Step 3: While chicken cooks, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated ginger in a small bowl.
  4. Step 4: Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken in the skillet, then transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 400°F and bake for 12 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
  5. Step 5: Remove skillet from oven and arrange 2 chopped bok choy heads around the chicken. Drizzle any remaining sauce from the pan over the bok choy.
  6. Step 6: Return skillet to medium heat and cook for 3-4 minutes until bok choy is crisp-tender and the sauce has thickened slightly, stirring occasionally.
  7. Step 7: Garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Bok Choy take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (15 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-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs 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-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs 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-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs 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-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs 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.

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