Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Honey-Ginger Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

Juicy pan-seared chicken thighs finished with a shiny honey-ginger glaze, served with sautéed green beans for a balanced, flavorful weeknight meal. This Asian Fusion-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, salt, black pepper 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

• 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 tbsp butter

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, then season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Step 2: Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 7-8 minutes without moving until skin is golden and crisp. Flip and cook another 5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
3. Step 3: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Cook for 2-3 minutes until glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
5. Step 5: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon glaze over the thighs, and cook for 2 minutes to meld flavors.
6. Step 6: Meanwhile, in a separate pan, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 12 oz trimmed fresh green beans and sauté for 5-6 minutes until tender-crisp. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Step 7: Serve the glazed chicken thighs atop the green beans, spooning extra glaze from the pan over the top.