Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Scallions
Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared and glazed with a savory soy and garlic sauce, topped with fresh scallions for a bright finish. This chinese-inspired chicken ready in about 30 minutes pairs grams boneless chicken thighs, minced garlic cloves, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 3, 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
- 500 grams boneless chicken thighs
- 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 stalks, sliced scallions
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Season 500 grams boneless chicken thighs with 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Add chicken thighs skin side down and sear for 6-7 minutes until skin is golden and crisp. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes until cooked through.
- Step 3: Lower heat to medium and add 5 minced garlic cloves to the pan, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Mix 4 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp honey, pour over chicken. Cook, turning chicken to coat, for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glaze.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 4 sliced scallions on top before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Scallions take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 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 Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Scallions?
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 grams boneless chicken thighs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Scallions?
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 Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Scallions for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). 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 Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Scallions?
Chinese 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.
