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Sticky Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Thighs
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs trimmed of excess fat, about 4-5 pieces
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil for searing
For the Sticky Honey Garlic Glaze
  • 1/3 cup pure raw clover honey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
  • 6 cloves fresh garlic finely minced
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar for balance
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional, for subtle warmth
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
For Garnish & Serving
  • 2 whole green scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds
  • 3 cups steamed jasmine rice for serving
  • 2 cups steamed broccoli florets tender-crisp

Method
 

Prepping & Searing the Chicken
  1. Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels on both sides. Season evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet or heavy stainless steel pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add the chicken thighs in a single layer without crowding. Sear undisturbed for 5 to 6 minutes per side until deep golden brown and nicely crusted. Transfer briefly to a clean plate.
Simmering the Sticky Glaze
  1. In a measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together the honey, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil.
  2. Reduce skillet heat to medium. Pour the sauce mixture directly into the hot skillet, scraping up any flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
  3. Return the seared chicken thighs and any resting juices back to the skillet. Simmer uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes, spooning and basting the bubbling glaze continuously over the thighs until the sauce thickens into a glossy, sticky coating and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Garnishing & Serving
  1. Remove the skillet from heat and let rest for 2 minutes as the glaze thickens slightly more around the warm chicken.
  2. Scatter thinly sliced green scallions and toasted sesame seeds generously over top.
  3. Serve hot over fluffy bowls of steamed jasmine rice with tender broccoli, spooning plenty of extra pan glaze over everything.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 410mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 6000IUVitamin C: 3.3mgCalcium: 280mgIron: 0.3mg

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