Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Honey-Soy Glaze and Scallions

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared to golden perfection then glazed with a sticky honey-soy sauce and topped with fresh scallions for a savory-sweet balance. This Asian Fusion-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry and season evenly with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 6-7 minutes without moving until the skin is deeply golden and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken thighs and cook the other side for 5 minutes until cooked through and juices run clear.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken thighs to a plate. Reduce heat to medium and add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup soy sauce, 3 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Return the chicken thighs to the pan and spoon the glaze over them for 1 minute to coat thoroughly.
  7. Step 7: Remove from heat and sprinkle 3 thinly sliced scallions over the chicken before serving.

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