Quick Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

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Pan-seared chicken thighs finished with a rich soy glaze and fresh scallions for a simple, savory dinner. This Chinese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, vegetable oil, soy sauce 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: 15 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (about 500g) boneless chicken thighs
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
3 stalks, sliced scallions
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless chicken thighs (about 500g) and season both sides lightly with 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 skin-side down and cook for 6-7 minutes until golden and crisp, then flip and cook another 5 minutes until cooked through.
Step 3: While chicken cooks, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger in a small bowl.
Step 4: Pour the soy-honey mixture over the cooked chicken in the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 2-3 minutes, spooning the glaze over the chicken until it thickens and coats the thighs.
Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle 3 sliced scallion stalks over the chicken, and serve immediately with steamed rice or vegetables.