Description
A savory, slightly sweet one-pan meal blending tender bite-sized chicken thighs with a zesty honey garlic sauce. Quick prep, minimal cleanup, and rich flavors make this perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.
Ingredients
1.5 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs – Diced into 1-inch cubes
Salt – 1 tsp – Adjust for taste or use sea salt
Butter – 1 tbsp – Use unsalted or substitute with ghee
Garlic – 3 cloves, minced
Green onion – 1/2 cup, sliced – Substitute with basil or cilantro
Honey – 1/4 cup – Replace with maple syrup or agave for vegan options
Soy sauce – 1/4 cup – Use gluten-free tamari for dietary restrictions
Toasted sesame oil – 1 tsp – Omit or substitute with toasted sesame seeds
Sriracha – 1 tsp – Reduce for milder heat or omit
Cornstarch – 2 tsp – Swap with arrowroot powder for gluten-free
Instructions
Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch cubes
Generously salt cubes and let rest for 5 minutes
Heat skillet over medium heat, no oil needed
Cook chicken in batches 8–10 minutes per side until golden brown
Transfer browned chicken to a bowl
For the sauce: stir honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sriracha in the skillet
Mix cornstarch into the sauce and simmer until thickened
Add the chicken and green onions back to the skillet
Stir constantly until sauce clings to the chicken
Serve over steamed rice or noodles
Notes
Use unsalted butter to control sodium or substitute with ghee
For a vegan version, replace honey with maple syrup or agave
Adjust sriracha to taste, or omit for a milder dish
Leftovers store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
If using chicken breasts, reduce cook time by 3–4 minutes
Arrowroot powder yields a clearer gluten-free sauce
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (200g)
- Calories: 239
- Sugar: 12.5g
- Sodium: 1525mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2.1g
- Carbohydrates: 8.5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg