Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sesame and Scallions
Crispy, tender chicken thighs coated in a sticky-sweet glaze with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions for a restaurant-quality dinner. This asian-inspired chicken ready in about 35 minutes pairs boneless and skinless chicken thighs, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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
- 12 oz, boneless and skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp, grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2, thinly sliced scallions
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 12 oz chicken thighs dry. In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/2 tsp grated ginger, and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Coat chicken and marinate 15 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add chicken and cook 5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Step 3: Pour remaining marinade over chicken and cook 2 more minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Step 4: Transfer to a plate, sprinkle with 2 sliced scallions and 1 tsp sesame seeds.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sesame and Scallions take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (20 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 Sesame and 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 Sesame and 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 Sesame and Scallions 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 Sesame and Scallions?
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
- ★★★★★
Best chicken recipe ever. The sesame and scallions really elevated it. Easy and delicious.
- ★★★★★
Family requested this for dinner 3 times in a week. The honey-soy glaze is perfect!
- ★★★★☆
This recipe is a keeper. My kids ate it all. Only note: took a bit longer to cook than expected.
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