One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken
A quick and flavorful one-pan dish featuring a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze that impresses family and friends without lengthy preparation.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, vinegar, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Add them skin-side down to the hot skillet. Sear chicken for 6–7 minutes on the skin side until golden.
- Flip and cook another 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the honey-soy mixture.
- Toss in green beans and stir gently.
- Let the sauce bubble and thicken for 5–7 minutes, spooning it over the chicken occasionally.
- Plate the chicken with green beans and drizzle extra sauce on top.
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
This dish pairs well with fluffy rice or creamy mashed potatoes. For a lighter option, serve it alongside a fresh garden salad. You can also turn it into a wrap or sandwich for lunch.