Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs deliver a mouth‑watering blend of sweet honey, aromatic garlic, and salty soy sauce that coats tender, oven‑baked chicken thighs in a glossy glaze. This easy, quick dinner recipe takes only 10 minutes prep and 30 minutes bake, yielding juicy, caramelized meat perfect for busy weeknights. Serve with rice, steamed veggies, or a fresh salad for a balanced meal that captures classic comfort flavors while staying simple enough for cooks of any skill level Enjoy every bite
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, and oil together.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; place in baking dish.
- Pour glaze over chicken, coat well.
- Bake 25-30 minutes, basting occasionally, until cooked through and caramelized.
- Garnish with green onions and serve.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- broil for the last 2 minutes. Adjust sweetness by reducing honey if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs, easy chicken dinner, honey garlic chicken recipe, oven baked chicken thighs, quick weeknight meals, chicken thigh glaze, sweet savory chicken, simple chicken recipes