Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Ginger Scallions
Tender chicken thighs glazed with a sticky-sweet honey-soy sauce, finished with fresh ginger and scallions for a restaurant-quality weeknight dinner. This asian-inspired quick meals (gluten-free, high-protein) 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 420 calories and feeds 2, 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 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
- 4, thinly sliced scallions
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 1 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin-side down and cook for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and skin is crisp, flipping once halfway. Transfer to a plate.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp minced ginger, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Stir in 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water until thickened, about 1 minute.
- Step 4: Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over top. Simmer for 5 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and sauce coats the chicken.
- Step 5: Remove chicken, arrange on a plate, and drizzle with remaining sauce. Garnish with 4 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tsp sesame seeds.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Ginger Scallions take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 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 Scallions?
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 Scallions?
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 Scallions for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Ginger Scallions gluten-free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free, high-protein based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
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The step-by-step instructions were super clear. Turned out perfect on my first try.
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Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
