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Honey Garlic Chicken Thigh Skillet

Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Thigh Skillet for Juicy, Flavor-Packed Meals

This Honey Garlic Chicken Thigh Skillet is a quick, comfort food dish that features tender chicken in a sweet and savory glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken & Marinade
  • 4 thighs bone-in, skin-on chicken ensure juicy, tender meat with crispy skin
  • 3 cloves garlic freshly minced
  • ¼ cup honey adds natural sweetness
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce balances sweetness with savory depth
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil for searing chicken
  • to taste salt simple seasoning
  • to taste black pepper simple seasoning
For Serving & Garnish
  • to taste fresh parsley or green onions adds color and herbal note
  • to serve cooked rice or noodles to soak up the sauce

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

For the Marinade
  1. Mix marinade ingredients: in a medium bowl whisk 3 cloves minced garlic, ¼ cup honey, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp olive oil, a pinch of salt and pepper.
For the Marinade
  1. Marinate chicken: place 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs in the bowl, flipping to coat evenly. Let rest at room temperature for 10–15 minutes.
For Cooking
  1. Heat oil: warm 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 2 minutes.
  2. Sear thighs: arrange chicken skin-side down, pressing gently. Cook 7–8 minutes until skin is golden brown and crisp.
  3. Glaze chicken: pour reserved marinade into skillet, reduce heat to medium. Simmer 5–7 minutes, basting thighs with the sauce.
  4. Check doneness: insert thermometer into thickest part, it should read 165°F.
To Serve
  1. Rest meat: transfer chicken to a plate and rest 5 minutes loosely covered with foil.
  2. Garnish finished dish: sprinkle chopped parsley or sliced green onions over chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: sprinkle toasted sesame seeds for nutty crunch.

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