These chicken thighs are oven-roasted and coated in a sweet-savory sticky glaze that caramelizes beautifully—effortless yet full of flavor.
Author:Emma Harper
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4–6 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Roasting
Cuisine:American
Diet:Halal
Ingredients
Scale
6 chicken thighs (boneless skinless or bone-in skin-on)
3 tbsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar or honey (or maple syrup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp vinegar (apple cider or rice wine)
1 tbsp oil (optional)
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced (optional)
1 tbsp butter (optional, for finishing glaze)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp powdered garlic (optional)
1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
Shallots or sliced onion (optional, for bone-in variation)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Pat chicken dry.
In a bowl, whisk together glaze ingredients: soy/Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar (or honey), vinegar, garlic, oil, and ginger if using.
Arrange chicken in a baking dish or rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Coat well with the glaze. Add shallots or sliced onion around chicken if using bone-in thighs.
Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
If using bone-in thighs, pour pan juices into a saucepan with honey and butter. Simmer until reduced to a glaze. Brush over chicken and return to oven for 5 minutes to crisp.
If using boneless thighs, optionally broil for a few minutes to caramelize the glaze.
Let chicken rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Spoon extra glaze over the top.
Notes
Use tamari for a gluten-free version.
Adjust sweetness or spice to taste—chili flakes, hoisin, or sweet chili sauce work well.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat at 350°F covered with foil, then broil briefly to crisp skin.
Air frying is possible—use 200°C (400°F) and monitor glaze to avoid burning.