Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh

Need an easy dinner that tastes amazing without a lot of work? These honey garlic chicken thighs are one of those recipes you can make on a busy day and still feel like you cooked something special. They’re sweet, savory, and super juicy — and they come together fast.

Why Make This Recipe

• Chicken thighs stay juicy and are hard to mess up.
• The sauce is made with simple pantry ingredients.
• It’s a quick dinner that works with rice, noodles, or veggies.

How To Make Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Ingredients:

• 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 6–8 pieces)
• Salt and black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Honey garlic sauce:

• ¼ cup honey
• 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Directions:

3-Step Directions:

1. Season & sear: Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook 4–6 minutes more until cooked through.
2. Make the sauce: Lower heat to medium. Add garlic and stir for 20–30 seconds (don’t burn it). Add honey, soy sauce, and vinegar.
3. Simmer & coat: Let the sauce bubble for 2–4 minutes, spooning it over the chicken until it thickens and looks glossy. Rest 2 minutes, then serve.

Prep Time And Nutrition Facts

This recipe takes about 5 minutes to prep and 15 minutes to cook, so about 20 minutes total. It makes 4 servings, and each serving is about 310 calories, depending on the exact ingredients used.

How To Serve Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

How To Store Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Let it cool, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. Reheat in a pan or microwave with a tiny splash of water to loosen the sauce.

Tips To Make Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

• Pat the chicken dry so it browns nicely.
• Don’t cook the garlic too long (it turns bitter fast).
• If the sauce gets too thick, add 1–2 tbsp water and stir.

Health And Benefits Of This Recipe

Chicken thighs give you protein and are naturally more flavorful. Garlic adds flavor without needing extra ingredients, and you can lower sugar by using a little less honey if you want.

Variation (If Any)

• Add ginger for extra flavor
• Add broccoli into the pan at the end for a one-pan meal
• Make it spicy with extra red pepper flakes or a little sriracha

FAQs

1. Can I use chicken breast instead? Yes, but it can dry out faster — cook it a little less.
2. Can I bake it instead of pan-frying? Yes. Bake at 200°C / 400°F for about 18–22 minutes, then simmer the sauce on the stove and pour it over.
3. How do I know the chicken is done? It should reach 165°F / 74°C inside, and the juices should run clear.
4. Can I make this gluten-free? Yes — use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
5. Can I make it less sweet? Yes — reduce honey to 3 tablespoons.
6. Can I meal prep this? Yes, it reheats very well and stays juicy.
7. What goes well with it? Rice, noodles, roasted veggies, steamed broccoli, or a fresh salad.

Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Sweet, savory, and super juicy honey garlic chicken thighs that are quick and easy to prepare, perfect for busy days.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 310

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 6–8 pieces)
• Salt and black pepper To taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Honey Garlic Sauce

• ¼ cup honey
• 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce Can substitute with tamari for gluten-free
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes For heat, adjust to preference

Method

 

Preparation

1. Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Cooking

1. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook for 4–6 minutes more until cooked through.
2. Lower heat to medium. Add garlic and stir for 20–30 seconds (don’t burn it).
3. Add honey, soy sauce, and vinegar.
4. Let the sauce bubble for 2–4 minutes, spooning it over the chicken until it thickens and looks glossy.
5. Rest for 2 minutes, then serve.

Notes

Pat the chicken dry to ensure it browns nicely. Don’t cook the garlic too long as it can turn bitter. If the sauce thickens too much, add 1–2 tbsp water and stir.