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Close-up of a glistening Honey Garlic Chicken Thigh Bake in a glass dish, topped with fresh garlic and parsley.

Honey Garlic Chicken Thigh Bake

This honey garlic chicken thigh bake delivers tender, flavorful chicken coated in a rich sticky glaze. It is a simple oven recipe perfect for family dinners and highly appealing for Pinterest with its golden finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 4 bone in skin on chicken thighs about 6 ounces each
For the honey garlic sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
For garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Bowl
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. In a bowl whisk together honey, garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and ground ginger until smooth.
  3. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place them in the baking dish skin side up.
  4. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken, turning to coat evenly.
  5. Arrange the chicken skin side up and spoon extra sauce over the top.
  6. Bake uncovered for 35 minutes until the chicken is golden and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  7. For a crispier top, broil for 3 to 4 minutes at the end until lightly caramelized.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
  9. Spoon the pan sauce over the chicken and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
  10. Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit for safe consumption.

Notes

For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for up to 2 hours before baking.