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17) Honey Garlic Teriyaki Chicken Thighs (simple pantry friendly)

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lbs bone-in or boneless chicken thighs about 6
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar optional
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger or ½ tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water slurry
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for topping optional

Method
 

  1. Season thighs with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Brown chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden; remove and set aside.
  3. Add garlic and ginger to skillet; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in soy sauce, honey, vinegar, and brown sugar; simmer 2 minutes.
  5. Return chicken to skillet, cover, and cook 10–12 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F.
  6. Remove chicken, whisk cornstarch slurry into sauce; simmer until thickened.
  7. Toss chicken in sauce, sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions, then serve over rice.