Description
This dish brings a wonderful balance of sweetness and savory flavors, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs (small)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp salted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp ground thyme
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Sear: In an oven-safe skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until they’re golden brown. Transfer them to a plate.
- Sauté: Lower the heat to medium, then add the remaining tablespoon of butter. Sauté the minced garlic for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.
- Sauce: Whisk in the honey, soy sauce, thyme, and ginger until the mixture is smooth. Allow it to simmer for about 1 minute.
- Bake: Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest: Let the chicken rest for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Pair with jasmine rice or mashed potatoes, and consider adding green onions or sesame seeds as garnish. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Baking
- Cuisine: American-Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: honey garlic chicken, boneless chicken thighs, easy dinner, sweet and savory