Honey Garlic Chicken
This Honey Garlic Chicken features juicy chicken thighs coated in a sticky, sweet and savory sauce for an irresistible easy dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup honey local wildflower honey recommended
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- sesame seeds for garnish
- chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat chicken pieces dry, season with salt and pepper, and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet to ensure crisp edges.
- In a medium bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and olive oil until smooth—this sweet and savory mixture is the heart of the recipe.
- Pour half of the sauce over the chicken, tossing to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 15–120 minutes for deeper flavor infusion.
- Bake the marinated chicken for 20–25 minutes, basting once with pan juices. Aim for an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and golden edges.
- Bring the reserved sauce to a simmer in a small saucepan. Stir in a cornstarch-water slurry and cook until it becomes glossy and thick over medium heat.
- Remove chicken, brush generously with the thickened honey garlic glaze, then sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. Leftovers freeze well up to one month—thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal
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