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Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Thighs
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Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Thighs

Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Thighs combine boneless, skinless thighs with a marinade of honey, lemon juice, liquid aminos, rice vinegar, garlic, and avocado oil. Baking and broiling produce tender chicken coated in a glossy, sweet-tart sauce with garlic and subtle acidity. The dish offers a balance of sweet, savory, and bright flavors with tender texture from the thighs.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 368 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs chicken thigh 8 thighs, boneless, skinless
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ¼ cup lemon juice fresh
  • 1 Tbsp liquid aminos or soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 420 degrees Fahrenheit and move an oven rack to the shelf that’s third from the top.
  2. Transfer the raw boneless chicken thighs to a large (13” x 9”) casserole dish, and sprinkle with sea salt.
  3. Add the avocado oil, honey, lemon juice, liquid aminos (or soy sauce), rice vinegar, garlic, and black pepper (the marinade ingredients) to a small bowl or measuring cup. Mix together until everything is well combined. If your honey isn’t mixing easily, microwave the marinade for 30 seconds, or until everything stirs together easily without any effort.
  4. Pour the marinade over the chicken thighs and use a spoon to spoon the marinade over the chicken so that everything is well coated. Bake chicken for 20 minutes, or until the thighs reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
  5. Remove the chicken from the oven and baste it by spooning the marinade over the top of the chicken thighs.
  6. Place the oven on the High Broil setting and broil the chicken for 8 to 10 minutes, or until it is golden-brown and crispy.
  7. Serve honey lemon garlic baked chicken thighs with your choice of side dishes and a sprinkle of sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top!

Notes

  • Store leftover chicken and sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Keep remaining marinade to add flavor when reheating or in future meals.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Chicken Thigh (of 8) Calories 368kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 17g (26%) Sugar 13g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 368

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Chicken Thigh (of 8)
Calories 368kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 17g 26%
Sugar 13g 26%

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