Pan-Seared Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sesame and Green Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-19 · Updated 2026-04-19

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Crispy-skinned chicken thighs coated in a sticky honey-soy glaze, finished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions for a perfect weeknight dinner. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, honey, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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: 25 min Serves 4 Asian-inspired cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp, grated ginger
2, sliced (white and green parts separated) green onions
1 tsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 8-10 minutes without moving until skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook for 6-8 minutes more until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: While chicken cooks, whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/2 tsp grated ginger in a small bowl.
Step 4: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Pour honey-soy mixture into the skillet, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 5: Return chicken to skillet, turning to coat evenly. Add 2 green onions (white parts only) and cook for 1 minute more.
Step 6: Transfer chicken to a plate. Sprinkle with 2 green onions (green parts) and 1 tsp sesame seeds. Serve immediately.