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.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Set the mixture aside.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Season the chicken thighs lightly with a pinch of salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and pour the honey-soy sauce mixture into the skillet, stirring to deglaze the pan and combine the flavors.

Step 6

Return the seared chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the tops of the chicken to coat them evenly.

Step 7

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).

Step 8

Uncover the skillet for the last 2-3 minutes to let the sauce thicken slightly and glaze the chicken.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from heat and let the chicken rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm with rice, vegetables, or your preferred sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(554.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1323.5

Total Fat 72.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 500mg	0%
Sodium 2691.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 59.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g	0%
Total Sugars 52.4g
Protein 108.3g	0%

Vitamin D 28IU	0%
Calcium 91.1mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 1218.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.3%

Protein: 32.7%

Carbs: 18.0%