Honey Baked Chicken Thighs

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Optional marinating time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    436 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Honey Baked Chicken Thighs

These honey baked chicken thighs are a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the tenderness and juiciness of chicken thighs with a sweet and savory glaze.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 chicken thighs large, Notes 1, 2, bone-in, skin-on
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar soft
  • 2 ½ tablespoons dark soy sauce Note 3
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 3 garlic grated, cloves
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt or kosher, fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground

Instructions

  1. Glaze: Mix all the glaze ingredients in a small bowl. Pour the mixture into a shallow bowl or baking dish that will fit the chicken thighs snuggly inside. 2 tablespoon honey + 1 ½ tablespoon soft brown sugar + 2 ½ tablespoon dark soy sauce + 3 tablespoon lemon juice + 3 garlic cloves (grated) + 2 teaspoon sesame oil + ½ teaspoon salt + ¼ teaspoon pepper
  2. Pat the thighs dry with paper towels and add them to the baking dish. Turn them several times in the mixture to coat them well all over. 4 chicken thighs
  3. Optional marinating time: 30 minutes on the counter. If marinating for longer (up to four hours), cover the dish with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator. Remove it from the fridge about 30 minutes before baking.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F/ 180°C.
  5. Assemble the dish: Lift the chicken pieces from the marinade using tongs, and place them in a roasting tin. Reserve the marinade.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until cooked through, basting every 10 minutes or so with the leftover marinade and the cooking juices. Check with a meat thermometer; the internal temperature should be 165°F/74°F.
  7. Remove the thighs from the roasting tin, place them on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, and keep them warm.
  8. Preheat the broiler while you thicken the glaze.
  9. Reduce glaze: Pour the leftover marinade and all the cooking juices from the roasting tin into a small saucepan. Reduce the glaze on medium-high heat until it thickens nicely.
  10. Broil chicken: Brush the chicken with the glaze. Broil them for 2 to 4 minutes. Keep an eye on the chicken all the time to ensure that the skin doesn't burn under the broiler.
  11. Rest for a few minutes before serving.
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Notes

  • Servings: Four thighs will serve 2 to 4 people, depending on appetite.
  • Chicken thighs: If using boneless skinless chicken thighs, adjust the baking time accordingly; start checking with a meat thermometer after about 25 minutes already. The internal temperature for safely cooked chicken is 165°F/ 74°C. If the chicken is not there yet, give it another few minutes and check again.
  • You can replace dark soy sauce with light soy sauce. Use an equal amount but remember that dark soy sauce is typically sweeter and more concentrated. Taste the mixture (before adding the chicken) and adjust the level of sweetness accordingly.
  • Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for about 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1thigh Calories 436kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g (35%) Monounsaturated Fat 11g (55%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 142mg (47%) Sodium 614mg (26%) Potassium 330mg (7%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 114IU (2%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 436 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1thigh
Calories 436kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 614mg 26%
Potassium 330mg 7%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 114IU 2%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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