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Searing the chicken first leaves a layer of browned, caramelized bits on the pan. When you add butter, garlic, honey, and soy sauce to that same pan, those bits dissolve into the sauce — and that's where the depth comes from. It's a 25-minute, one-pan dinner that tastes like it took longer.
Pro Tip
Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts — they stay juicy and are much harder to overcook, which makes them perfect for a sticky glaze that needs a couple of extra minutes in the pan.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, pepper, and fresh parsley to garnish
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Instructions
- 1
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- 3
In the same pan, melt butter. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Stir in honey and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 5
Return chicken to the pan and coat in the sauce. Cook 2 more minutes. Garnish with parsley.
Total time: 5 min prep + 25 min cook · Serves: 4 · Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients used.
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