Description
A simple and delicious recipe for honey garlic chicken thighs, featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory glaze. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. If using cornstarch, whisk it in until smooth.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs