Oven Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
These sweet and sticky honey garlic chicken thighs are marinated in a tangy, sweet and spicy marinade, then baked in honey until caramelized.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 531kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thighs bone in, skin on
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Marinade:
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic jarred
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
Instructions
- Combine marinade ingredients with chicken and place in the fridge for 6-8 hours, or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Place the chicken in a cast iron skillet, skin side up. Sprinkle both sides with the salt and pepper.
- Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.
- Remove, baste with honey, and cook another 5-10 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes (it will increase to a serving temperature of 165°F while resting). Serve.
Notes
- If skin isn't crispy when done, pop it under the broiler for a minute or two. Be sure to watch it as the chicken will burn quickly.
- The internal temperature of the chicken should be 160°F when done resting.
- The chicken will have the best flavor if you marinade for the full 8 hours, or up to overnight.
- You can substitute chicken breasts, but I recommend using bone-in breasts.
- For more spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the marinade.
- The recipe can also be made with chicken wings or boneless chicken thighs. Reduce the cook time to 15-20 minutes, or until chicken reaches 160°F.
- Reserve the juices after cooking to use as a sauce for the chicken. Thicken with a cornstarch slurry if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1thigh | Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 1132mg | Potassium: 501mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 5.3mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1.6mg