Description
Enjoy tender, juicy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs, coated in a sticky, savory glaze. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners and can be customized for spice and dietary needs, including a gluten-free option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 tablespoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup honey (or agave nectar)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and ground paprika.
- Dredge each chicken thigh in the flour mixture.
- Place the coated chicken thighs in a greased baking dish, ensuring space between them.
- Sprinkle kosher salt and ground black pepper evenly over the thighs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, low-sodium soy sauce, and minced garlic.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the chicken thighs, coating them generously.
- If desired, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes on top.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the glaze is sticky and rich.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or steamed vegetables.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for added color and flavor.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg