Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs - Easy Weeknight Dinner
These honey garlic chicken thighs are seared for flavor, then baked in a savory-sweet sauce until juicy and glazed. A reliable, oven-baked chicken dinner made with simple pantry ingredients.
Equipment
- Oven-safe pan or baking dish
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs bone in, skin on
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- chopped scallions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and season on both sides with onion and garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
- Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot skillet and sear for 5–7 minutes, until the skin is golden and releases easily. Flip and sear the second side for 1–2 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken thighs skin-side up to an oven-safe pan or baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, and chicken broth.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken, allowing it to pool in the bottom of the pan.
- Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from the oven and spoon sauce over the chicken. Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.
Notes
- Do not add the sauce before searing, as the honey can burn in the pan.
- Chicken thighs remain juicy even slightly above 165°F.
- Boneless thighs can be used, but reduce baking time and monitor closely.
- Store leftovers with the sauce to keep the chicken moist.