🍯 Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Juicy, tender, and coated in a glossy honey garlic glaze these Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are the perfect mix of sweet, savory, and sticky goodness. The sauce clings to every bite, filling your kitchen with the comforting aroma of garlic and warm honey. Whether you call it Honey Baked Chicken, Honey Glazed Chicken, or even a Sticky Chicken Recipe, this is a weeknight winner that feels like a restaurant meal but is simple enough for any home cook.

Serving Versatility

Serve these baked chicken thighs over fluffy rice, alongside roasted vegetables, tucked into a wrap, or even chilled and sliced over a salad. The rich honey garlic glaze pairs beautifully with almost any side.

Ingredients

• 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lbs)
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium if preferred)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prep & Marinate – In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Place chicken thighs in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour over half of the marinade. Reserve the other half. Marinate for 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours) in the fridge.
2. Preheat Oven – Set oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
3. Bake the Chicken – Arrange marinated chicken thighs in the dish, skin side up. Bake for 35–40 minutes, basting with the reserved marinade halfway through, until the skin is golden and crispy and the internal temp reaches 165°F.
4. Glaze & Serve – In the last 5 minutes, brush with extra marinade to get that sticky chicken finish. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

⏱ Prep Time: 10 mins
🔥 Cook Time: 40 mins
⏳ Total Time: 50 mins
🍽 Servings: 4–6
⚡ Calories: ~320 per serving

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• ✅ Quick to prep & oven-baked for easy cleanup
• ✅ Sweet & savory glaze that works on chicken, salmon, or shrimp
• ✅ Budget-friendly ingredients you already have in your pantry
• ✅ Pairs well with rice, noodles, or veggies
• ✅ Perfect for meal prep stays juicy even when reheated

Serving Suggestions

1. Over jasmine rice with steamed broccoli
2. With garlic butter noodles and a side salad
3. Shredded and tucked into lettuce wraps for a low-carb lunch
4. Served cold in a lunchbox with quinoa and roasted peppers

Pro Tips for Success

• Pat chicken thighs dry before marinating this helps the skin crisp up.
• Use bone-in chicken for maximum juiciness.
• If you want a deeper caramelized glaze, broil for the last 2–3 minutes.

Storage & Reheating

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in fridge overnight before reheating.
• Reheat: Warm in a 350°F oven for 10–12 minutes or in a covered skillet over low heat with a splash of water.

“Looking for more sweet and savory dinner ideas? Try my Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts it’s another family favorite!”

🥰 Final Thoughts from Emma
There’s just something about these Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs that makes everyone at the table go quiet except for the sound of happy chewing. The sticky-sweet glaze, the tender chicken, and that golden roasted skin… it’s weeknight magic. 🍯🍗

If this recipe made your dinner table a little sweeter, you’ll love my other Garlic Chicken Recipes find them all on Spedy Recipes!

Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Juicy, tender, and coated in a glossy honey garlic glaze, these Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are the perfect mix of sweet, savory, and sticky goodness. The sauce clings to every bite, filling your kitchen with the comforting aroma of garlic and warm honey. Simple enough for any home cook, yet delicious enough to feel like a restaurant meal.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Marinating Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

• Baking Dish
• Parchment Paper
• Mixing bowl

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs about 2 lbs
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium if preferred
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional, for heat
• fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions

 

• In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
• Place chicken thighs in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour over half of the marinade. Reserve the other half. Marinate for 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours) in the fridge.
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
• Arrange marinated chicken thighs in the dish, skin side up. Bake for 35–40 minutes, basting with the reserved marinade halfway through, until the skin is golden and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
• In the last 5 minutes, brush with extra marinade to achieve a sticky glaze. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Pat chicken thighs dry before marinating to help the skin crisp up. For a deeper caramelized glaze, broil for the last 2–3 minutes. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.

Keyword Baked, Chicken, Honey Garlic