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Baked Honey Chicken Thighs

Easy baked chicken thighs with a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze. Just 5 minutes of prep makes these a great option for an easy dinner.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 thighs
Calories 305kcal
Author Kathy Berget

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs bone-in and skin-on
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes use the amount to your liking
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Trim any excess skin and fat from the chicken thighs. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
    4 chicken thighs
  • Sprinkle salt and pepper all over the chicken
    salt, pepper
  • Place chicken in a lightly greased 8x8 inch baking dish.
  • Combine the honey, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic and sesame oil together. Stir until the honey is dissolved.
    3 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon garlic, ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • Spoon sauce over chicken thighs and sprinkle red pepper flakes over chicken.
    ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Bake uncovered at 400°F for 20 minutes. Baste the chicken with the glaze from the bottom of the pan, then continue baking for about 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 185°F.
  • Place the chicken under the broiler for 2–3 minutes to crisp the skin. Watch closely because the honey glaze can burn quickly.
  • Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

    • Pat the chicken thighs dry before adding them to the baking dish.
    • If the honey won't combine easily, microwave the sauce ingredients for 20–30 seconds and stir again.
    • Baste the chicken a couple of times while it bakes to help build the honey glaze.
    • Chicken thighs are best when cooked beyond 165°F. I prefer them around 185°F, when the meat is tender and juicy.
    • Keep a close eye on the chicken while it's under the broiler. The honey in the glaze can burn quickly.
    • Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thigh | Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 340mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg