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Honey Soy Baked Chicken Thighs

Honey Soy Baked Chicken Thighs for a Flavor-Packed Dinner

Delicious Honey Soy Baked Chicken Thighs that elevate dinner with sweet and savory flavors, ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Honey Substitute with agave syrup for a vegan option.
  • 1/4 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil (Vegetable or Canola) Olive oil can be an alternative.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced fresh is best.
  • 1 tablespoon White Vinegar Optional, rice wine vinegar can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Optional.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Minced Ginger Ground ginger can be a substitute.
For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds Skinless Boneless Chicken Thighs Chicken breasts can be used for a leaner dish.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning.
For Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chopped for garnish.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • Plastic wrap
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a shallow bowl, whisk together honey, low sodium soy sauce, chopped green onions, cooking oil, minced garlic, and optional white vinegar and sesame oil until well combined.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper and submerge in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray or oil.
  4. Bake Chicken: Place marinated chicken in the baking dish and pour the remaining marinade over. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
  5. Broil for Finish: Switch to broil for the last 5 minutes to caramelize the crust.
  6. Serve: Let the chicken rest before garnishing with parsley and serving with pan juices drizzled over.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (70°C).

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