Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe offers a quick and flavorful meal, perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken thighs are coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory honey garlic glaze, creating a delicious dish that’s easy to prepare and sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, ground ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add the chicken thighs, turning them to coat evenly in the marinade. Cover and let them marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In an oven-safe skillet, heat a bit of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the marinated chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet. Sear for about 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown.
- Carefully flip the chicken. Pour the remaining marinade over the top, ensuring it coats each piece.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Once cooked, remove the skillet from the oven. Let it rest for a few minutes. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the chicken for garnish.
- Serve the Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs hot from the skillet with your choice of sides.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Allow the chicken to rest after cooking to keep it juicy.
- Consider adding sesame oil or rice vinegar to the marinade for extra flavor.
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Adjust cooking time for boneless chicken thighs as they may cook faster.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared and Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1 thigh)
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg