Description
A sticky, savory-sweet chicken bake with honey and garlic glaze, perfectly roasted to tender perfection. A weeknight favorite that’s easy, flavorful, and kid-approved.
Ingredients
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 tbsp honey
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 1 tbsp water
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried thyme (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
In a bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, cornstarch slurry, black pepper, and thyme
Place chicken thighs in a roasting pan, skin-side down. Pour half the sauce over chicken
Bake for 35-40 minutes, basting with remaining sauce halfway
Increase oven to 450°F (230°C) and broil for 3-5 minutes until golden and bubbly
Let rest 5 minutes before serving
Notes
For halal/gluten-free option: substitute soy sauce with tamari
Use boneless thighs or breasts—reduce baking time by 15 minutes
Chicken legs are an excellent alternative
Sauce thickens during baking
Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3-4 days
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American (with Asian-inspired elements)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg