Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe features tender, boneless, skinless chicken thighs baked in a sticky, flavorful glaze made from honey, garlic, soy sauce, and spices. Coated with a light flour and paprika mixture and baked to perfection, these chicken thighs offer a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and mildly spicy flavors with a tender texture ideal for a comforting dinner served alongside rice or vegetables.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Honey Garlic Sauce
- ¼ cup honey (or agave nectar)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the chicken evenly.
- Prepare Flour Coating: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and ground paprika. This mixture will add a subtle flavor and help the sauce adhere to the chicken.
- Coat Chicken Thighs: Dredge each chicken thigh in the flour and paprika mixture until fully coated. Place the coated thighs into a greased or foil-lined baking dish to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Season Chicken: Sprinkle kosher salt and ground black pepper evenly over each coated chicken thigh to season them thoroughly.
- Mix Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, low-sodium soy sauce, and minced garlic to create a sweet and savory glaze that complements the chicken.
- Apply Sauce: Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken thighs in the baking dish. Flip the thighs once or twice gently to ensure each piece is thoroughly coated with the sauce. If desired, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes over the top for a spicy kick.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to trap moisture and bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. This step allows the thighs to cook gently and absorb the flavors.
- Uncover and Continue Baking: Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes. This final stage helps the sauce thicken slightly and the chicken to brown beautifully.
- Serve: Serve the honey garlic chicken thighs warm with rice or vegetables. Optionally, spoon extra sauce from the pan on the side to enhance each serving.
Notes
- For milder flavor, omit the crushed red pepper flakes.
- Using boneless, skinless thighs helps the chicken cook evenly and quickly.
- Line your baking dish with foil for easier cleanup.
- Flipping the chicken during the sauce coating helps ensure full flavor absorption.
- This recipe pairs beautifully with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 205 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 493 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.02 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 107 mg
