Stovetop Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared and simmered in a sweet and savory honey-soy glaze, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, soy sauce, honey 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: 25 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
1/3 cup soy sauce
3 tbsp honey
4, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp black pepper
2, thinly sliced for garnish green onions
1 tbsp for garnish sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 6 bone-in chicken thighs dry and season with 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 6-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crisp.
Step 2: Flip the chicken thighs and cook the other side for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to medium-low. Stir together 1/3 cup soy sauce, 3 tbsp honey, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 2 tsp sesame oil in a bowl.
Step 3: Pour the honey-soy mixture over the chicken and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken with a glossy glaze.
Step 4: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions and 1 tbsp sesame seeds before serving.