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

Name: Pan-Seared Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sesame and Green Onions
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
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

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.

Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Category: Chicken

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

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

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.