How To Make Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe
Everybody loves a good baked chicken dish! It’s an excellent way of cooking up lean protein after all, since you won’t have to drown the meat in oil to get that satisfying crisp. Simply season the chicken with your desired herbs and spices, throw it in the oven, and you’ve got yourself a delicious meal! Explore this collection of baked chicken recipes for more ideas. Make teriyaki chicken wings and so much more with this in your arsenal.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup of honey
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 1/4 cup of water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, and cornstarch until well combined.
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Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken thighs, making sure they are coated evenly.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is sticky and caramelized.
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While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sauce by combining the water and cornstarch in a small bowl. Stir until the cornstarch is dissolved.
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Once the chicken is done baking, remove it from the oven and brush additional glaze over the top. Return to the oven for 5 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.
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Serve the honey garlic chicken thighs over rice or with your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 110mg
- Sodium : 560mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 22g
- Dietary Fiber : 0g
- Sugar : 19g
- Protein : 28g
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