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Honey Garlic Chicken Thigh Bake

Honey Garlic Chicken Thigh Bake - Sweet, Savory & Effortless!

This Honey Garlic Chicken Thigh Bake is a sweet and savory dish that transforms ordinary nights into something special.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Bone-in for extra juiciness or skinless for a lighter version.
For the Marinade
  • 1/2 cup Honey Consider a sugar-free alternative for a lower calorie count.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free option.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Optional.
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Optional.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and ground ginger.
  3. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, place them in a large baking dish, and coat with the honey garlic marinade.
  4. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until golden brown.
  5. For extra crispiness, switch to broil for an additional 3-5 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for meal prep, the leftovers are just as delicious and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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