Description
This honey garlic chicken recipe delivers big, bold flavors with minimal effort, coating tender chicken thighs in a sweet and savory glaze.
Ingredients
- 8 boneless chicken thighs (about 5 ounces each)
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or as needed)
- ½ medium onion, finely chopped
- 7 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup honey
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 1 pinch onion powder (or to taste)
- 1 pinch garlic powder (or to taste)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (or substitute fresh parsley)
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken thighs generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken thighs and brown on one side for 3-5 minutes.
- Flip the chicken thighs to the other side. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet around the chicken. Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes until mostly cooked through and the onion and garlic have softened. Remove the chicken to a plate.
- Add honey, soy sauce, onion powder, and garlic powder to the skillet. Stir well, scraping the bottom of the pan.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning some sauce over the top. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook for about 10 more minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Arrange the cooked chicken on a serving plate, drizzle with the sauce and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For added depth, consider adding fresh ginger or a splash of rice vinegar to the sauce. Use low-sodium soy sauce for a lower salt option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian