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Golden glazed honey garlic chicken thighs with scallions and sesame seeds in a cast-iron skillet

Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs: Easy 30-Minute Skillet Dinner

Golden seared chicken thighs finished in a sticky, savory-sweet honey garlic glaze — one skillet, about 30 minutes. Serve with rice and steamed broccoli for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs about 6 pieces
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tsp cornstarch whisked with 2 tbsp water
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds toasted

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear the thighs 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F), then transfer to a plate.
  3. Lower the heat to medium, add the garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant; do not let it brown.
  4. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar and red pepper flakes; simmer 2 minutes, scraping up the browned bits.
  5. Whisk the cornstarch with 2 tbsp water, stir it into the sauce and simmer 1-2 minutes until glossy and slightly thickened.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the glaze over and simmer 1 minute. Scatter with scallions and sesame seeds; serve with rice and steamed broccoli.