Honey Ginger Chicken Thighs

If you're looking for a flavorful chicken thigh recipe, then you've found it! These tasty baked honey chicken thighs are kid-approved so the whole family will love them. The garlic soy chicken marinade is the star of this dinner show!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Chinese

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 35

Marinate Time 30

Total Time 1 10

Servings

Calories 395kcal

Author Anne Clark

Ingredients

⅓ cup honey
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons avocado oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
2 pounds bone-in skin on chicken thighs about 5 medium chicken thighs
pepper to taste
parsley and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

Add honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, avocado oil, vinegar, sesame oil, and ground ginger to a small bowl. Stir well with a whisk to combine.
Put the chicken thighs in a large ziplock bag. Pour the marinade into the bag, release excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (for maximum flavor, marinate 6-8 hours).
After the chicken has marinated, preheat your oven to 425 F. Remove the thighs from the ziplock bag and place them in a 2-quart baking dish.
Pour the marinade on top of the thighs and sprinkle with pepper. Bake for 35 minutes, flipping the chicken twice to keep it juicy in the sauce. Set the oven to broil and allow the chicken to bake for an additional 5 minutes. (Chicken thighs should be fully cooked or until they reach 165F on a food thermometer).
Remove from oven. Let rest 5 minutes. Serve warm with a spoonful of the sauce poured over the top. Garnish with parsley and a sprinkle of sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Side Dishes to Enjoy with honey garlic ginger chicken

Serve with white rice, side salad, steamed broccoli, or green beans. My roasted parmesan potatoes would compliment this chicken nicely.

Storage/Shelf Life/Reheating

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave at 50% power until warmed through.

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