Description
Juicy boneless, skinless chicken thighs coated in a sticky, flavorful honey garlic sauce. This recipe is perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening sauce)
- 1 tablespoon water (if using cornstarch)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
- Chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar. If you want a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl to form a slurry, then add it to the honey-garlic mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Instant Pot on medium-high heat.
- Add chicken thighs to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken.
- If using a skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened.
- If using an Instant Pot, secure the lid, set to pressure cook on high for 5 minutes, then perform a natural pressure release for 5 minutes before a quick release.
- Remove chicken from the skillet/Instant Pot. If the sauce is too thin, simmer it uncovered for a few minutes until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Return chicken to the skillet/Instant Pot and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier sauce, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve with rice or your favorite side dishes.
- This recipe can be adapted for grilling or baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet/Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American