Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Ginger and Green Onions
Crispy-skinned chicken thighs coated in a sweet-tangy glaze with fresh ginger and aromatic green onions for a simple weeknight dinner. This asian-inspired chicken ready in about 35 minutes pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
- 2, thinly sliced green onions
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 10 minutes without moving, until skin is golden brown and crispy.
- Step 3: Flip chicken thighs and cook for 8 minutes more until internal temperature reaches 165°F and meat is no longer pink.
- Step 4: While chicken cooks, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger in a small bowl.
- Step 5: Pour sauce over chicken in the skillet, add 2 green onions, thinly sliced, and simmer for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Step 6: Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with sauce spooned over the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Ginger and Green Onions take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (10 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 Ginger and Green Onions?
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 soy sauce from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Ginger and Green Onions?
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 Ginger and Green Onions 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.
What goes well with Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Ginger and Green Onions?
Asian chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
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My whole family loved this.
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My partner, who's usually picky, absolutely loved this.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
