Five-Spice Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs

These succulent chicken thighs are marinated in a blend of savory soy, aromatics, and Chinese five-spice, then pan-seared and glazed until sticky and deeply caramelized. A touch of honey adds the perfect sweetness to balance the richness, making for a sophisticated yet approachable weeknight dinner.

Prep: 25 min · Cook: 20 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
• 0.33 cup soy sauce
• 0.25 cup honey
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp ginger
• 1 tsp chinese five-spice
• 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil
• 2 stalks scallions

Cooking instructions

1. In a shallow dish, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and Chinese five-spice until well combined.
2. Add chicken thighs to the marinade, tossing to coat thoroughly, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. (about 30 min)
3. Remove chicken from marinade, reserving the liquid, and pat the skin side dry with paper towels.
4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, place chicken skin-side down, and sear until the skin is deep golden brown and crisp. (about 8 min)
5. Flip the chicken, pour the reserved marinade into the pan, and reduce heat to low. (about 12 min)
6. Simmer until the chicken is fully cooked through and the sauce has thickened into a sticky, glossy glaze that coats the meat.
7. Serve the chicken warm, drizzled with the pan glaze and topped with thinly sliced scallions.