Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Chicken
Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Chicken is a sweet, savory, and tender dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping. This easy recipe features juicy chicken coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze, baked to perfection for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Get ready for tender, juicy chicken coated in a mouthwatering honey garlic sauce. This recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with a caramelized glaze that pairs beautifully with rice, vegetables, or salad.
This dish is simple to make with pantry staples and offers a healthier alternative to fried chicken. Baking the chicken locks in moisture while creating a beautifully caramelized glaze.
Tools You’ll Need
- Baking dish or sheet pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Basting brush
- Aluminum foil (optional for easier cleanup)
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs or 2 large chicken breasts (boneless or bone-in)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening sauce)
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with aluminum foil.
2. Prepare the Sauce:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Coat the Chicken:
- Place the chicken in the baking dish and pour the honey garlic sauce over it. Turn the chicken pieces to coat them evenly.
4. Bake the Chicken:
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil, baste the chicken with the sauce, and bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C) and the glaze is sticky and caramelized.
5. Thicken the Sauce (Optional):
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, transfer the pan juices to a small saucepan. Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry.
- Heat the sauce over medium heat, stir in the slurry, and cook until thickened.
6. Serve:
- Drizzle the sauce over the chicken and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
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Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Chicken
Equipment
- Baking dish or sheet pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Basting brush
- Aluminum foil (optional, for easier cleanup)
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs or 2 large chicken breasts boneless or bone-in
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional, for thickening sauce
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with aluminum foil.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Chicken:
- Place the chicken in the baking dish and pour the honey garlic sauce over it. Turn the chicken pieces to coat them evenly.
- Bake the Chicken:
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil, baste the chicken with the sauce, and bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C) and the glaze is sticky and caramelized.
- Thicken the Sauce (Optional):
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, transfer the pan juices to a small saucepan. Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry.
- Heat the sauce over medium heat, stir in the slurry, and cook until thickened.
- Serve:
- Drizzle the sauce over the chicken and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
Tips for Cooking
- Use bone-in chicken thighs for extra juiciness and flavor.
- For crispier skin, broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking.
- Marinate the chicken in the sauce for 1-2 hours for deeper flavor.
Why You Should Try This Recipe
This Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Chicken is an easy, flavorful dish that will quickly become a family favorite. With its sticky, savory glaze and tender chicken, it’s perfect for both special occasions and casual meals.
Bring a deliciously sweet and savory twist to your dinner table with this Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Chicken recipe. Simple to make and packed with flavor, this dish is sure to impress everyone at your next meal!
