Description
Succulent honey garlic chicken thighs blend sweet and savory notes into a delightful culinary experience. Crispy edges and juicy meat promise a quick, satisfying meal that elevates weeknight dinner with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 lb chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp green onions (chopped)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, creating an optimal cooking environment for succulent chicken thighs.
- Thoroughly pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure crisp, golden exterior during roasting.
- Season chicken generously with salt and black pepper, massaging the spices into the meat for deep flavor penetration.
- Whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, and rice vinegar in a mixing bowl to create a glossy, aromatic marinade.
- Place seasoned chicken thighs in a baking dish, then pour the honey-garlic mixture evenly over the meat, ensuring complete coverage.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, occasionally basting with pan juices to maintain moisture and enhance caramelization.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer for safe, perfectly cooked chicken.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions and sprinkle sesame seeds over the top for a vibrant, nutty finish.
- Serve immediately, drizzling any remaining pan sauce over the chicken for extra flavor intensity.
Notes
- Enhance crispiness by patting chicken completely dry before seasoning, which helps achieve a golden, caramelized exterior.
- Adjust honey-garlic sauce sweetness by balancing honey and soy sauce ratios to match personal taste preferences.
- Prevent burning by monitoring chicken during last 10 minutes of roasting, as honey can quickly caramelize and potentially char.
- Transform recipe into gluten-free version by substituting regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos for similar flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg