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Juicy boneless skinless chicken thighs seared and baked in a sticky honey garlic sauce, perfect for meal prep or family dinners.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 5-6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 5–6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, divided
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon ground thyme
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger (up to ¾ teaspoon if you prefer more ginger flavor)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  3. Season both sides of the chicken thighs generously with salt and black pepper.
  4. Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and melt 1 tablespoon of the butter.
  5. Sear the chicken thighs in the skillet, browning both sides.
  6. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  7. Reduce heat to medium, add the remaining butter and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant.
  8. Remove skillet from heat; stir in honey, low-sodium soy sauce, ground thyme, and ground ginger to make the sauce.
  9. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over each piece to coat.
  10. Bake the skillet uncovered in the preheated oven until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  11. Spoon sauce over the chicken one or two times during baking to build a caramelized glaze.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer for best doneness verification (165°F internal temperature)., If the sauce is too thick, add 1 tablespoon warm water or broth to loosen., For more sauce, double the honey, soy sauce, and garlic in the recipe., Line the skillet with foil before baking for easier cleanup if using an oven-safe skillet., This recipe keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days., To store longer, freeze leftovers in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in fridge before reheating., Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave, adding extra sauce if needed to keep moist., Bone-in chicken thighs can be used but may require longer cooking time., To make this dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or a dairy-free spread.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
  • Calories: Approximately 250 calories per serving
  • Fat: Approximately 12g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: Approximately 8g per serving
  • Protein: Approximately 25g per serving