Sticky Honey Garlic Thighs
Tender chicken thighs glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and place them skin-side up in a baking dish.
- Pour half of the honey garlic sauce over the chicken, coating each piece evenly.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and brush with remaining sauce.
- Optional: Transfer the sauce drippings to a small saucepan, add cornstarch slurry, and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened for extra glaze.
- Brush the thickened sauce over the chicken and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Serve with steamed rice and sautéed greens for a complete meal. For extra crisp skin, broil the thighs for 2-3 minutes at the end of cooking.
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