Description
Enjoy a flavorful honey garlic chicken made with juicy boneless thighs coated in a sweet honey glaze and savory garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil. In just 30‑minute cooking time this dish delivers caramelized, tender meat perfect for busy weeknights or meal‑prep. Serve it over rice, noodles, or a crisp salad for a complete meal that looks great on the plate and creates a click‑worthy Pinterest pin that highlights the glossy sauce and bright green onion garnish for family gatherings and potlucks.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken from the marinade, reserving the liquid.
- Cook the chicken in the skillet for about 6-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the reserved marinade to the skillet and simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve the chicken garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For extra depth you can stir in a splash of grape juice or replace olive oil with butter for a richer finish.!!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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