Sautéed Chicken with Honey-Garlic Glaze and Sesame
Tender chicken pieces glazed with a sweet and savory honey-garlic sauce, finished with toasted sesame seeds for crunch. This asian-inspired chicken ready in about 25 minutes pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces, and season with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
- Step 2: Reduce heat to medium and add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Step 3: Stir in 3 tablespoons honey and 2 tablespoons soy sauce, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken pieces.
- Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds and 2 tablespoons sliced green onions over the glazed chicken before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sautéed Chicken with Honey-Garlic Glaze and Sesame take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Sautéed Chicken with Honey-Garlic Glaze and Sesame?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Chicken with Honey-Garlic Glaze and Sesame?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Sautéed Chicken with Honey-Garlic Glaze and Sesame for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Sautéed Chicken with Honey-Garlic Glaze and Sesame?
Asian chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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