Juicy chicken thighs seared until golden and baked in a sticky honey garlic glaze made with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. A quick sweet-and-savory dinner perfect for weeknights.
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Step 1
Season the chicken
Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
Step 2
Sear the chicken
Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken thighs until golden brown on both sides.
Step 3
Make the glaze
Mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar in a bowl.
Step 4
Coat and bake
Pour the glaze over the chicken and transfer to the oven, baking until fully cooked and sticky.
Step 5
Baste and finish
Baste the chicken with pan juices during baking for extra flavor and glaze.
Step 6
Serve
Garnish with green onions and serve hot with rice or vegetables.
Sear first for flavor
Browning the chicken builds a richer base flavor.
Don’t overcook garlic
Add garlic to the sauce, not too early in high heat, to avoid bitterness.
Baste for glaze
Basting helps create a sticky, caramelized coating.
Spicy version
Add chili flakes or sriracha to the glaze.
Air fryer version
Cook chicken in air fryer and brush with glaze near the end.
Sticky chicken bowls
Serve over rice with steamed broccoli for a full meal bowl.
refrigerator
3–4 days
Store in airtight container and reheat gently.
freezer
2 months
Freeze cooked chicken with sauce for best flavor retention.
Q: Can I make this without an oven?
A: Yes, you can fully cook it on the stovetop by simmering until the chicken is cooked through.
Q: Can I use boneless thighs?
A: Yes, they cook slightly faster but work just as well.
Q: Why is my sauce too runny?
A: Simmer longer to reduce and thicken the glaze.
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