Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Ginger Scallion Rice

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Sweet-savory glazed chicken thighs paired with fragrant rice cooked with fresh ginger and scallions. This asian-inspired chicken ready in about 30 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 410 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: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 410 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add chicken skin-side down. Cook for 8 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for 5 more minutes.
  2. Step 2: Reduce heat to medium. Add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp water to the skillet, stirring to coat chicken. Simmer for 6-8 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken, turning occasionally.
  3. Step 3: While chicken cooks, prepare rice: in a small bowl, mix 2 cups cooked rice with 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, 4 thinly sliced scallions, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 tbsp sesame seeds. Toss gently until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 3 minutes. Serve with ginger scallion rice, drizzling any remaining pan sauce over the chicken.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Ginger Scallion Rice take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 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 Scallion Rice?

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 Scallion Rice?

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 Scallion Rice 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 Scallion Rice?

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.

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