Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs
Vietnamese-inspired chicken thighs glazed with honey, fish sauce, and garlic, caramelized in a skillet in 25 minutes. Sticky, savory-sweet, and perfect over rice.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 4 clove garlic cloves, minced
- 1 whole lime
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Sear chicken thighs 4–5 minutes per side without moving until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
Add minced garlic to the same skillet. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
- 5
Whisk in honey and fish sauce. Return chicken to the skillet and turn to coat. Simmer 6–8 minutes until glaze thickens and clings to chicken.
- 6
Squeeze lime over the top. Serve immediately over rice, with extra glaze spooned over.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- paper towels
- cutting board
- knife
- wooden spoon
- small whisk
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