Sticky Honey Baked Chicken Thighs
Tender, succulent chicken thighs coated in a caramelized honey glaze, baked to golden perfection—this dish balances sweet and savory flavors effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 °C (400 °F).
- In a bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, mustard, vinegar or lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and chili flakes if using.
- Place chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour half the marinade over them. Turn to coat thoroughly. Reserve remaining marinade.
- Bake chicken for 25 minutes, skin side up.
- Brush with reserved marinade, return to oven, and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, until chicken reaches 75 °C (165 °F).
- Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes for extra caramelization—watch closely.
- Spoon pan juices over thighs and serve hot with your choice of sides.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
- For crispier skin, pan-sear before baking.
- Adjust marinade sweetness or spice to preference.
- Store leftovers in airtight container up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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