Honey Garlic Chicken And Rice Is The Perfect Weeknight Meal
Few recipes tick as many of my boxes as the one for honey garlic chicken thighs does. It’s fast, delicious, comes together in one skillet, and is perfect for busy weeknight dinners. It tastes better than take-out while being more budget-friendly, too. And what’s not to like about juicy and tender chicken bites drenched in a sweet and sticky sauce, really?
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Since my readers have said so many positive things about my speedy weeknight dinner recipes, I’ve decided to make a concerted effort to share more of my favorite quick-and-easy recipes. You can never have too many of them in your recipe collection, in my opinion!
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These Asian-inspired chicken thighs are sure to have everyone reaching for seconds (and possibly thirds), and did I mention you only need one pan to make it? If you like rice wine vinegar chicken, garlic chicken, or sticky sauces in general, I’m sure you’ll love this recipe as much as I do!
Give it a try the next time you’re in need of a quick win at dinnertime! :-)
How To Make Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water (or chicken broth)
- 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
Directions
Season the chicken thighs well with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then heat a coupe tablespoons of cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs to the pan and cook them for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
While the chicken is cooking, mix the honey, water, vinegar, and soy sauce together in a small bowl and set aside.
When the chicken is done, add the crushed garlic to the pan and cook for about 30 seconds, until the garlic is fragrant.
Next, pour the liquid mixture from the bowl into the pan. Cook the liquid and chicken together until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
Garnish with green onions if desired, and serve warm. I like to serve this dish as honey garlic chicken and rice, but you could spoon it over veggies, pasta, or even a salad if you wanted to.
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Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs boneless and skinless
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 6 cloves garlic crushed
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and the garlic powder.
- Heat a couple tablespoons of cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- When the oil is hot, sear the chicken thighs on both sides and continue cooking until done (about 5-6 minutes per side).
- Whisk the honey, water, vinegar, and soy sauce together in a small bowl.
- When the chicken is cooked through, add the crushed garlic to the pan and cook until the garlic is fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour the sauce mixture into the pan and continue cooking until the sauce thickens slightly (about 3-4 minutes).
- Garnish with green onions and serve warm over rice or veggies.
I was wondering how the cook time would change with skin on and bone in we like to keep the skin and bones I’m going to try this recipe tonight
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Jillee,
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I like how you give us nutritional fact with the recipe. But you’re not giving us a suggested portion size for the information.
With this recipe, is your portion 4 ounces or 6 ounces, and is that with or without the rice?
Is there a good substitute for soy sauce? I game been looking for one because I am terribly allergic to it. Worcestershire and liquid aminos don’t work either for me because of my allergy. It makes it hard to make a delicious sauce. I’d appreciate any help. Love your site and ideas!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Have you tried Tamari sauce? You should be able to find it at an Asian market!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Can’t wait to make this for my family. You dishes rock, and I am so loving them. Thank you!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Girlfriend, you are over-the-top! I made this for lunch. Husband wants it warmed with cooked rice for his take-along lunch tomorrow for work. We put his hot lunches in a wide mouth Aladdin thermos, and he gets a hot meal without fast food restaurants.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Excellent!
Perfect! I’m so glad you liked it :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Is there any way to replace the white or rice wine vinegar if you don’t have any on hand?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Apple cider vinegar or white vinegar will work, too!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Don’t you have to sear the chicken in some kind of oil?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Yes, just a bit of oil in the pan before searing :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.This looks so delicious! I am going to be trying this tonight!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Have you ever used chicken breast in place of thighs? I love thighs, but hubby prefers breast meat.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Breasts will work, too!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Is there an easy way to print your recipes?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Yes! Check out this video to learn how to use our print button :-) http://jillee.co/2p8kj1O
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