Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering experience of Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs, where sweet and savory flavors meld into a comforting dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, these juicy thighs marinated in a delectable honey-garlic sauce will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Easy to prepare and beautifully golden-brown, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and chop garlic and green onions. In a large bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken thighs, pour remaining marinade over them, and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle chopped green onions on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 100mg