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Baked Honey Garlic Chicken

Sticky Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) honey
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Sesame seeds and sliced green onions, for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small saucepan, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, vinegar, pepper flakes, and sesame oil. Simmer over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  2. Season chicken with black pepper and arrange in a single layer in a baking dish. Pour the glaze over the top and turn the pieces to coat evenly.
  3. Bake for 20-25 minutes, basting halfway through, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  4. Switch to broil, place rack 6 inches from heat, and broil for 2-3 minutes until the glaze is bubbling and charred in spots. Serve with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

The glaze thickens as it cools, so don’t worry if it looks a bit thin right out of the oven. Letting the chicken rest for two minutes on the counter lets the sauce set up beautifully.