Description
This Sweet and Savory Garlic Chicken Dinner is a complete meal, perfect for a weeknight. Tender, juicy chicken thighs are pan-seared to golden perfection and then simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce with garlic, honey, and soy sauce. Served with a side of fluffy rice and steamed broccoli, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Steamed broccoli, for serving
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, water, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and black pepper.
- Pour sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
- Return chicken thighs to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened.
- Serve chicken and sauce over cooked rice with a side of steamed broccoli.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- If you don’t have rice vinegar, you can substitute with apple cider vinegar.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the skillet, such as bell peppers or snap peas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 35g
