Honey Garlic Chicken

Juicy chicken thighs are seared until golden, then coated in a glossy honey-garlic sauce balanced with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil. Serve over rice with steamed vegetables for an easy weeknight dinner.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 25 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 6 cloves garlic
• 0.333 cup honey
• 0.25 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 stalks green onions
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Cooking instructions

1. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides with the salt and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. (about 5 min)
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. (about 10 min) — Medium-high heat
3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic around the chicken and cook for 30 seconds, stirring carefully so it does not burn. (about 1 min) — Medium heat
4. Pour the sauce into the skillet and turn the chicken to coat. Simmer, turning once or twice, until the sauce thickens and the chicken reaches 165°F in the thickest part, 6 to 8 minutes. (about 8 min) — 165°F internal temperature
5. Remove from the heat. Spoon the sticky sauce over the chicken, then garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Rest for 3 minutes before serving. (about 3 min)