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Honey Soy Baked Chicken Thighs
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Honey Soy Baked Chicken Thighs

Honey Soy Baked Chicken Thighs are quick to throw together with only a few ingredients, ready in less than 30 minutes. With a mouthwatering honey soy sauce, this is the perfect weeknight or weekend dinner recipe!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Marinade30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: baked chicken thighs, Honey soy baked chicken thighs
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 340kcal
Author: Karina

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup finely chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil vegetable oil or canola oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoons garlic minced (or 4 large cloves garlic, minced)
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar (apple cider or rice wine vinegar -- OPTIONAL)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil OPTIONAL
  • ¾ teaspoon fresh minced ginger
  • 2 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 pinch salt to season
  • 1 pinch pepper to season
  • 1 pinch fresh parsley chopped, to garnish
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Instructions

  • In a shallow bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, green onions, cooking oil, garlic, vinegar, sesame oil and ginger. Mix well and set aside.
  • Pat chicken dry with paper towel. Trim off any excess fat. Season with salt and pepper then transfer chicken to the bowl with the marinade. Cover and marinade chicken for at least 30 minutes if time allows (or overnight).
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Transfer chicken along with the marinade to a cast iron skillet or baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping twice while baking to ensure the chicken doesn't dry out on top.
  • Broil for 5 minutes at high heat until golden browned and slightly charred on the edges. Chicken should have an internal temp of 165°F (or 70°C).
  • Garnish with parsley and optional sesame seeds.
  • Serve chicken with pan juices over steamed rice, cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, regular noodles or mashed potatoes.

Notes

Pro Tip: When baking in the oven, turn the chicken thighs twice during cooking to keep them juicy and tender.
Pro Tip: Spray a little vegetable oil in the pan before baking to prevent the honey from causing the chicken to stick.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 559mg | Potassium: 533mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg