Ingredients
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- 4 chicken thighs, skin-on and bone-in
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with black pepper.
- In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Cook until bubbling and fragrant.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet, add chicken skin-side down, and sear for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and pour the glaze over the chicken, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes.
- Plate the chicken, drizzle with remaining glaze, and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For serving, pair with jasmine rice or mixed vegetables for a complete meal.
- This dish can be prepared a day ahead; store the chicken and glaze separately until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle-earth Inspired
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 300 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
