Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Ginger and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

Crispy-skinned chicken thighs bathed in a sticky-sweet glaze of honey and soy, enhanced by aromatic ginger and garlic. Served with steamed rice for a satisfying weeknight meal. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, soy sauce, honey 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

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 4 chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp grated ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar.
4. Step 4: Pour sauce over chicken in the skillet, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats chicken evenly.
5. Step 5: Garnish with 1 tsp sesame seeds and serve immediately.