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Easy One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe with Green Beans

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A quick and easy one-pan recipe featuring crispy honey garlic chicken thighs cooked alongside fresh green beans, delivering a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 12 ounces green beans, trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to help them crisp up. Trim and wash the green beans, then set both aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and red pepper flakes if using.
  3. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a small drizzle of olive oil. Once shimmering, carefully place the chicken thighs skin side down. Let them cook undisturbed for about 6-7 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
  4. Turn the thighs over and pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken and into the pan. Immediately add the green beans, stirring them around to coat in the sauce.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and cook for another 10-12 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the green beans are tender but still crisp.
  6. Remove the lid and increase heat to medium-high. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and green beans as the liquid thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes. If the sauce thickens too quickly, splash in a tablespoon of water to loosen it.
  7. Transfer everything to plates, spooning extra sauce over the top. Optionally, scatter sesame seeds or chopped parsley for garnish.

Notes

Dry chicken skin thoroughly before cooking to ensure crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Watch the sauce carefully when reducing to avoid burning the honey. For gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. Boneless chicken thighs can be used but reduce cooking time accordingly. Frozen green beans can substitute fresh but add later and reduce simmer time.

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Keywords: one-pan, honey garlic chicken, chicken thighs, green beans, easy dinner, quick recipe, weeknight meal, honey garlic sauce

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