Easy Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
These baked honey garlic chicken thighs are juicy, flavorful, and coated in a sticky sweet-and-savory garlic glaze. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this easy oven baked chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or family dinners.The caramelized honey garlic sauce pairs perfectly with rice, vegetables, potatoes, or noodles for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish or sheet pan.
Step 2: Prepare the Chicken
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to help the skin crisp up while baking.
Step 3: Season the Chicken
- Season both sides of the chicken thighs with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4: Make the Honey Garlic Sauce
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes if using.
Step 5: Arrange the Chicken
- Place the chicken thighs skin-side up in the prepared baking dish.
Step 6: Add the Sauce
- Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken thighs.
Step 7: Bake
- Bake uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Step 8: Baste the Chicken
- Halfway through cooking, spoon some of the sauce over the chicken to keep it flavorful and juicy.
Step 9: Broil for Crispy Edges
- For extra caramelization, broil the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes at the end of baking. Watch carefully to avoid burning the honey sauce.
Step 10: Rest and Serve
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley or green onions and spoon extra sauce over the top.