Honey Garlic Chicken
An indulgent yet simple honey garlic chicken dish that transforms any dinner into a special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic for the marinade.
- Place the chicken in a resealable bag with the marinade and let it soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Transfer the marinated chicken to a baking dish and pour any remaining marinade on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove from oven and rest for 5 minutes.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes to caramelize the top.
- Serve and drizzle with pan sauce.
Notes
For a twist, add red pepper flakes for spice or swap honey for maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: honey garlic chicken, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner