Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
55 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
287 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Description
This recipe features bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs baked at a high temperature to develop a caramelized glaze from a mixture of honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and garlic. The chicken is placed skin-side down initially to render the fat and crisp the skin. After 25 minutes, flipping the chicken allows the glaze to coat all sides evenly during the final 20 minutes of baking. The pan juices are then collected and thickened with cornstarch to form a glossy sauce.
The thickened sauce poured over the chicken intensifies the sweet and tangy flavors while keeping the meat moist. Garnishing with green onions adds fresh brightness, and sesame seeds offer extra texture and visual appeal if desired.
Bone-in chicken breasts with skin can replace thighs if needed, though cooking times should be monitored to reach the safe internal temperature of 165°F. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to four days in an airtight container.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup water + 1 tablespoon
- ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
- sesame seeds for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Combine honey, water, soy sauce, vinegar and garlic.
- Place chicken skin side down in a baking dish. Pour honey mixture over chicken.
- Bake 25 minutes. Flip chicken over and bake an additional 20 minutes.
- Remove pan from the oven and pour juices into a small saucepan.
- Mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water. Bring pan juices to a boil and slowly add cornstarch while whisking until thickened.
- Pour sauce over chicken and top with green onions if desired.
Notes
- Bone-in chicken breasts with skin can substitute chicken thighs; adjust cooking time to ensure internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 287 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 915mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 342mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 57IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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