Honey Glazed Chicken Thighs with Fresh Herbs – A Tender, Juicy Chicken Recipe That’s Perfect for Family Dinners or Entertaining Guests
Honey Glazed Chicken Thighs with Fresh Herbs is a succulent and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet, sticky glaze and infused with the aroma of fresh herbs. It’s a simple yet elegant recipe ideal for both weeknight family dinners and special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic, rosemary, and thyme.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Place chicken thighs in a baking dish or oven-safe skillet, skin side up.
- Brush or pour the honey glaze over the chicken, coating evenly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, basting once or twice with the pan juices, until the chicken is cooked through and skin is golden.
- If desired, broil for an additional 2–3 minutes for extra caramelization.
- Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
- Use boneless thighs for quicker cooking but reduce bake time.
- Substitute dried herbs if fresh are not available (use 1 tsp each).
- Pairs well with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 105mg