Lazy Honey Garlic Chicken
A weeknight lifesaver, this sweet and garlicky chicken dish is easy to prepare and bake, with tender thighs and a glossy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, ground ginger, and black pepper until blended.
- Place the chicken thighs in a single layer in a baking dish, skin-side up if using skin-on pieces.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken, turning pieces to coat if needed.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest point.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Choose skin-on thighs for a crisper finish. Low-sodium soy sauce helps control saltiness. For gluten-free, substitute tamari for soy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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