Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Juicy chicken thighs coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce make for a delicious and easy meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cold water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (toasted)
- 2 tbsp green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken in a skillet until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Pour sauce over cooked chicken and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry, then add to the skillet to thicken the sauce. Cook for 1 minute.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.