These incredibly flavorful chicken thighs require just honey, garlic, and soy sauce to create a sticky, savory-sweet glaze that will become your go-to weeknight dinner.
Recipe Details
Ingredients
- 8 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 120ml honey
- 90ml soy sauce
- 6 cloves garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Pat 8 pieces bone-in dry and season with salt and pepper if desired.
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In a small bowl, whisk together 120ml honey, 90ml soy sauce, and 6 cloves garlic cloves until well combined.
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Place chicken thighs skin-side up in a baking dish. Pour half the honey garlic mixture over the chicken, reserving the rest.
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Bake for 25 minutes, then brush with remaining honey garlic mixture.
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Continue baking for 8-10 minutes until chicken reaches 74°C (165°F) internal temperature and skin is golden and sticky.
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Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle with any pan juices.
Tips
Skin Crispiness: Start with completely dry chicken skin for the best browning and texture.
Garlic Intensity: Adjust garlic to taste - start with 4 cloves if you prefer milder flavor, or add up to 8 for garlic lovers.
Honey Quality: Use good quality honey as it's a star ingredient - local honey or wildflower honey work beautifully.
Make-Ahead: Marinate chicken in the honey garlic mixture for up to 4 hours for even deeper flavor.
Serving Ideas: Serve over rice, with roasted vegetables, or alongside steamed broccoli to soak up the delicious glaze.