Baked Honey Garlic Boneless Chicken Thighs
These honey garlic chicken thighs bake up tender and flavorful with a glossy, sweet-savory sauce that clings to every bite. It’s an easy oven skillet dinner that works just as well for busy weeknights as it does for next-day lunches.
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Serves: 6 pieces
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- salt and black pepper - to taste
- 2 Tbsp salted butter - divided
- 6 garlic cloves - minced
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ tsp ground thyme
- ½ tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 6 boneless chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Heat 1 Tbsp salted butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and sear for 4–5 minutes per side, until deeply golden. Remove chicken to a plate.
- Reduce heat slightly and add the remaining 1 Tbsp butter to the skillet. Stir in 6 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute, just until fragrant.
- Remove skillet from heat. Whisk in 3 Tbsp honey, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, ½ tsp ground thyme, and ½ tsp ground ginger until smooth.
- If the sauce feels too thick, whisk in 1 Tbsp warm water or chicken broth.
- Return the chicken thighs to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the sauce is sticky and caramelized.
- Spoon extra sauce over the chicken and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
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Notes
- Sear the chicken well for the best flavor and caramelization.
- Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts and are harder to overcook.
- If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of warm water or broth.
- For extra sauce, double the honey, soy sauce, and garlic.
- Use a meat thermometer: chicken is done at 165°F.
Nutrition
Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 324mg | Potassium: 317mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition info is auto-calculated and meant to be an approximation only.
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