Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Thighs
About this recipe
Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Thighs are a simple yet flavorful dish that's perfect for a busy weekday dinner. This recipe features tender chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, then baked to golden perfection.
The combination of honey, soy sauce, and spices creates a delicious glaze that enhances the chicken's natural flavors, making each bite irresistible.
Ingredient notes
- 680g of chicken thighs is about 1.5 to 2 lbs, so you can adjust based on your needs.
- You can substitute fresh thyme with 1 tsp of dried thyme if needed.
Tips from Cooking With Claudia’s video
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to ensure it absorbs all the flavors from the marinade.
- Mix corn starch with a little water to create a slurry before adding it to the baking dish in the last 5 minutes of cooking to thicken the sauce.
Good to know
- How long do I bake the chicken thighs?
- Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
- What should I do if I don't have fresh thyme?
- You can use 1 tsp of dried thyme as a substitute for fresh thyme.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Cooking With Claudia: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, honey, soy sauce, crushed garlic, ginger paste, chilli paste, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and thyme. Mix well to create the marinade.
- 3
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 4
In a baking dish, place the marinated chicken thighs and pour the remaining marinade over them.
- 5
Sprinkle the minced onion on top of the chicken.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- 7
In a small bowl, mix corn starch with a little water to create a slurry. Add this to the baking dish during the last 5 minutes of cooking to thicken the sauce.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- Estimated quantity for salt and pepper based on common usage.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Cooking With Claudia’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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