Pan-Seared Chicken with Spicy Honey-Soy Glaze and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

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Juicy pan-seared chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and spicy honey-soy sauce, finished with toasted sesame seeds and scallions for a flavorful dinner. This Korean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tbsp honey
1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 stalks, thinly sliced green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs and sear for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
Step 3: While chicken cooks, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp gochujang, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a small bowl.
Step 4: When chicken is cooked, reduce heat to medium-low and pour the honey-soy mixture over the chicken in the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, spooning sauce over the chicken until it thickens slightly and coats evenly.
Step 5: Remove chicken from heat and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions before serving.