Baked Honey Garlic Boneless Chicken Thighs Recipe
This Baked Honey Garlic Boneless Chicken Thighs recipe delivers juicy, tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet and savory garlic-honey glaze. The chicken is first seared to a golden perfection on the stovetop, then baked in the oven to lock in flavors and finish with a sticky, caramelized sauce. Perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner served with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 2 Tbsp salted butter, divided
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ tsp ground thyme
- ½ tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Preheat and season: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Pat the chicken thighs dry using paper towels, then season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- Sear chicken: Heat 1 Tbsp of salted butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and sear each side for 4–5 minutes until they become deeply golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place on a plate.
- Cook garlic: Lower the heat slightly, add the remaining 1 Tbsp of butter to the skillet. Stir in the minced garlic cloves and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Make the sauce: Remove the skillet from heat. Whisk in the honey, soy sauce, ground thyme, and ground ginger until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Adjust sauce consistency: If the sauce is too thick, whisk in 1 tablespoon of warm water or chicken broth to loosen it slightly.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning the honey garlic sauce over each piece evenly.
- Bake chicken: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes. Flip the chicken halfway through the baking time to ensure even cooking and caramelization. Bake until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the sauce is sticky and caramelized.
- Finish and serve: Remove skillet from oven, spoon extra sauce over the chicken thighs, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use an oven-safe skillet (such as cast iron or stainless steel) to easily transfer from stovetop to oven.
- Adjust honey amount to taste for sweetness preference.
- For extra flavor, garnish with freshly chopped parsley or green onions before serving.
- Ensure chicken thighs are cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- Low-sodium soy sauce keeps salt content moderate, but you can use regular soy sauce if preferred.
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