Description
Delight in the sweet and savory flavors of Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs, a dish that combines tender chicken with a rich honey-soy glaze, perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
8 (5 ounce) boneless chicken thighs
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
or as needed
½ medium onion
finely chopped
7 cloves garlic
chopped
or to taste
1 cup honey
½ cup soy sauce
1 pinch onion powder
or to taste
1 pinch garlic powder
or to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and ground black pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the chopped garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the honey, soy sauce, onion powder, and garlic powder, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the honey mixture over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey-soy mixture for a few hours before cooking. Serve with rice or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chicken thighs
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs, chicken thighs, honey garlic sauce, easy chicken recipes, dinner recipes