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Home » Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs (Oven Baked!)

Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs (Oven Baked!)

April 19, 2022 Kristy Richardson Leave a Comment

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Tender honey garlic chicken thighs are so flavorful in this marinade and make amazing chicken. The savory, delicious sauce makes the dish! This is an easy weeknight dinner, you’ll want this honey garlic chicken thighs recipe on repeat!

Close up on a plate of baked honey garlic chicken thighs covered in sauce

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Why We Love Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

  • Delicious Savory Flavor– This sauce is so good, perfect for over rice for a dinner packed full of u
  • Prep Ahead Dinner– This dinner is really easy to prep ahead, and becomes even more flavorful if you do! Then when it’s close to dinner time, the oven does most of the work. A perfect family favorite recipe to have in rotation, and a great way to stay ahead for busy weeknights.
  • Easy To Make- Most of the work is in whisking the marinade together!

Try my Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs or my Easy Sheetpan Chicken Thighs with Veggies for another great recipe.. Both recipes use bone-in chicken thighs and produce tender, juicy and delicious chicken!

Ingredients For Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

ingredients for honey garlic chicken thighs in bowls from overhead with labels

For the chicken

  • 6 chicken thighs bone-in chicken

For The Marinade

  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced or use 3/4 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons ginger grated or use 1/2 teaspoon dried ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar – white vinegar can be substituted in a pinch
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced, optional garnish

How To Make Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

  • Lightly oil a large casserole dish, a 9×13 inch pan or even a baking sheet. Remove any excess fat from the chicken, then place the chicken thighs in an even layer in the pan.
raw bone in chicken thighs lined up in a baking dish with marinade and other ingredients nearby on the table from overhead
  • In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, apple cider vinegar, olive oil and juice from one lemon. With a fork or whisk, mix the sauce ingredients together until combined.
  • Pour the marinade over the chicken thighs in the pan. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid, then refrigerate the marinated chicken for at least 30 minutes. The chicken thighs can also be marinaded overnight.
A cup pours honey garlic marinade over bone in chicken thighs in a baking dish from overhead
  • Remove the pan from the fridge and let it sit on the counter while the oven preheats. Preheat the oven to 425°.
  • Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Check the chicken with a meat thermometer stuck in the thickest part of the chicken without touching a bone. When finished cooking the thermometer will read 165°.
  • Turn the broiler to 500°, let the chicken broil just till browned, about 2 to 4 minutes. Watch carefully as once the chicken starts browning under the broiler it can brown fast and quickly turn from golden brown and become too dark if left too long.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven. Sprinkle the top of the chicken with sliced green onions, or even add a few red pepper flakes at the table. Serve and enjoy!
Honey garlic chicken thighs from overhead in a baking pan fully cooked sitting in sauce

Can I Use Dried Ginger Instead of Fresh?

You can swap out dried ginger (sometimes called ground ginger) for fresh ginger, switch out 1/2 teaspoon of dried ginger for the two teaspoons of fresh ginger.

Dried ginger is more potent than fresh ginger though and can pack a flavor punch, so adjust the amount you add to the marinade accordingly.

Can I Use Garlic Powder Instead Of Minced Garlic?

Swap in garlic powder for minced garlic. Use a little less garlic powder, about 3/4 of a tablespoon of garlic powder instead of the tablespoon of minced.

To swap in fresh garlic for minced garlic– use three minced garlic cloves.

Garlic can be an easy place to adjust the seasonings to your own taste. While you don’t want to go overboard with garlic, you’ll still have a delicious recipe throwing in an extra clove of garlic or reducing by a 1/4 teaspoon of powdered garlic for example to your own liking.

Can I Use Boneless Chicken Thighs?

Yes, you can use boneless chicken thighs in this recipe. Bone-in chicken thighs do tend to be more tender when cooked, while boneless chicken thighs tend to be leaner in general.

Boneless chicken thighs also take less time to cook Check your chicken thighs at about 18 minutes and expect they will take between 18-22 minutes to fully cook the bone-in thighs. Regardless of the time, use a meat thermometer to make sure boneless chicken thighs read 165 degrees to know they are fully cooked.

Can I Swap Boneless Chicken Breasts?

Boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken legs can also be used with this chicken marinade recipe, but it will affect your cooking final cooking time. Boneless chicken breasts need to be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees when measured with a meat thermometer. Expect boneless chicken breast will take between 20-30 minutes to cook fully with this marinade.

Can I use Chicken Legs Or Drumsticks?

Chicken legs or drumsticks tend to taste best when they are cooked to 185 degrees when measured with a meat thermometer and may need a few extra minutes of cooking time.

I have not tried this honey garlic chicken recipe with chicken breast or chicken drumsticks yet, but it should work no problem with the tips above. Always make sure the chicken measures at least 165 degrees internally with a meat thermometer to have it cooked safely before eating. If you try this recipe with chicken breasts or legs, let me know in the comments!

Baked honey garlic chicken thighs in sauce in a serving platter with leftover green onion, ginger and lemon slices nearby

How Long Will Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Last?

Honey garlic chicken thighs will last for up to three days. Store any leftovers in an airtight container covered in the refrigerator. When reheating, make sure to keep any leftover sauce in the pan to add to leftovers.

What Do I Serve Honey Garlic Chicken With?

Honey garlic chicken is best when served over steamed rice. The sauce from the chicken soaks into the rice and is really delicious. You can also use cooked cauliflower rice or rice pilaf.

Serve this chicken with a vegetable side such as roasted broccoli, honey glazed carrots, a crispy baked potato, sauteed green beans, or a quick and easy green salad.

Other Recipes You Will Love

Baked Chicken Bruschetta– Boneless skinless chicken breast topped with flavorful tomato bruschetta to make a quick, easy and tasty dinner!

Honey Garlic Chicken Potato Foil Packets– Easy to customize for each person! These honey garlic chicken packets can be baked in the oven or cooked on the grill!

Close up of cooked chicken thighs in a honey garlic sauce in a baking pan from overhead

Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Kristy Richardson
Honey garlic chicken thighs baked in the oven with a sauce that's slightly sweet, savory and full of flavor. You'll love this easy recipe that's quick to prep and delicious to eat!
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PREP TIME 17 mins
COOK TIME 23 mins
Marinade 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr 8 mins
Course Dinners
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 362 kcal
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Ingredients
  

For the chicken

  • 6 chicken thighs bone-in chicken

For The Marinade

  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced, optional garnish
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Instructions
 

  • Lightly oil a large casserole dish or a 9×13 inch pan. Place the chicken thighs in an even layer in the pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, apple cider vinegar, olive oil and juice from one lemon. With a fork or whisk, mix the marinade ingredients together until combined.
  • Pour the marinade over the chicken thighs in the pan. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. The chicken thighs can also be marinaded overnight.
  • Remove the pan from the fridge and let it sit on the counter while the oven preheats. Preheat the oven to 425°.
  • Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Check the chicken with a meat thermometer stuck in the thickest part of the chicken without touching a bone. When finished cooking the thermometer will read 165°.
  • Turn the broiler to 500°, let the chicken broil just till browned, about 2 to 4 minutes. Watch carefully as once the chicken starts browning under the broiler it can brown fast and quickly burn if left too long.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven. Sprinkle the top of the chicken with sliced green onions. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Sodium: 930mg | Calcium: 25mg | Vitamin C: 11mg | Vitamin A: 201IU | Sugar: 15g | Fiber: 1g | Potassium: 348mg | Cholesterol: 111mg | Calories: 362kcal | Trans Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Fat: 24g | Protein: 20g | Carbohydrates: 19g | Iron: 1mg
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