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baked honey garlic chicken thighs in white casserole dish
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Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Easy baked honey garlic chicken thighs with a delicious, sticky sauce perfect for spooning over rice and veggies. Assemble ahead and freeze for easy dinners!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6
Calories: 246kcal
Author: Denise Bustard

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs around 10 thighs; see note 1

Honey Garlic Sauce

  • ¼ cup honey see note 2
  • ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

To thicken

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch see note 3
  • 2 tablespoons water

Garnish

  • green onions

Instructions

  • Pre-heat- Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Prepare sauce- in a small jar, shake together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, apple cider vinegar, worcestershire sauce and sesame oil.
    sauce for honey garlic chicken in jar
  • Assemble- In a 9 x 9 inch baking dish, arrange 2 lbs of boneless skinless chicken thighs. Pour the sauce evenly over top, then wiggle the thighs around so the sauce gets underneath them as well.
    honey garlic chicken in baking dish before baking
  • Bake- Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, and stir together a slurry of cornstarch and cold water, then add it to the dish. Use tongs to carefully mix everything up.
    honey garlic chicken in baking dish before adding cornstarch
  • Thicken sauce- Return to the oven for another 15-20 minutes, until sauce has thickened slightly and chicken has reached 165°F. see note 4
    baked honey garlic chicken in white baking dish sprinkled with green onions

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Notes

1- you could easily swap for chicken breasts. Start checking on the chicken 10 minutes earlier, and cook to 165°F
2- honey can be swapped for maple syrup; alternative sweeteners may work but have not been tested.
3- for a corn-free version, use an equal amount of arrowroot starch
4- If your chicken is ready and your sauce is not as thick as you'd like it, you can pull the chicken out, add a bit more cornstarch/water slurry, and return to the oven for 5-10 more minutes. Keep a careful eye on it!
Freezer meals
To assemble ahead for freezer dump meals:
  1. Assemble the boneless skinless chicken thighs and all other ingredients in a gallon-sized freezer bag or meal prep container
  2. Squeeze out as much air as possible.
  3. Freeze flat for up to 3 months.
  4. Thaw 24-48 hours before you plan to cook it up.
  5. Dump into the baking dish, and bake up as directed in the recipe card!
Leftovers/storage
You can portion out with rice & steamed vegetables in meal prep containers, or store the chicken in an air tight container.
  1. Cool completely, then store in the fridge for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months
  2. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
  3. Reheat in the microwave until steaming hot.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 of batch | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 509mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1.6mg