Description
These Honey Soy Baked Chicken Thighs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. The chicken thighs are marinated in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger, then baked to juicy perfection. Garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Chicken Thighs:
8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
Marinade:
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 cloves garlic minced, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger), 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
2 tablespoons chopped green onions, sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Make the Marinade:
- Marinate the Chicken:
- Bake the Chicken:
- Serve:
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic, vinegar, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Place chicken thighs in a bag or dish, pour the marinade over them, and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Arrange chicken thighs in a baking dish, skin side up, pour any remaining marinade over them. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and crispy.
Spoon pan juices over chicken, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, broil the chicken for the last 2–3 minutes.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
