Honeyed Chicken
Treat your taste buds to the perfect balance of savory and sweet with this Honeyed Chicken recipe, a quick and flavorful dinner idea that's ready in just 40 minutes! Tender, juicy boneless chicken thighs are pan-seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a luscious garlic-infused honey-soy sauce with a touch of zesty lemon juice and smoky paprika for added depth. The sauce thickens into a beautiful glaze, coating each piece of chicken with irresistible flavor. Garnish with fresh parsley for an extra burst of color and serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp salad for a complete, crowd-pleasing meal. Ideal for busy weeknights, this one-skillet dish combines ease, elegance, and bold flavor in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Set the mixture aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Season the chicken thighs lightly with a pinch of salt and black pepper on both sides.
Place the chicken thighs in the hot skillet and sear them for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to low and pour the honey-soy sauce mixture into the skillet, stirring to deglaze the pan and combine the flavors.
Return the seared chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the tops of the chicken to coat them evenly.
Cover the skillet and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 15-18 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C).
Uncover the skillet for the last 2-3 minutes to let the sauce thicken slightly and glaze the chicken.
Remove the skillet from heat and let the chicken rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm with rice, vegetables, or your preferred sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
329 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.9 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 105 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 608 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 27.0 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 23 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 327 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
