Easy Skillet Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Asparagus

Clara Woods

Tender, juicy chicken thighs seared to golden perfection and coated in a sticky, aromatic honey garlic sauce, paired with crisp-tender asparagus all cooked in one skillet. This 30-minute meal delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal cleanup.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings 4 servings

Calories 385 kcal

Ingredients

1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
1 lb fresh asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 cloves garlic minced
0.25 cup honey
0.25 cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp olive oil divided
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp ginger freshly grated
0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
0.5 tsp salt
1 tsp cornstarch optional, for thickening
2 tbsp water if using cornstarch

Notes

Storage: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 4 days. Make-ahead: Prep sauce and chop vegetables up to 1 day ahead. Variations: Substitute broccoli or green beans for asparagus. Use tamari for gluten-free option. For extra heat, add red pepper flakes to sauce. Serve over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice to soak up the delicious glaze.