Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs Recipe (50 Min Sticky Sweet Dinner)
🕒 Prep: 15 min | 🍳 Cook: 35 min | ⏱️ Total: 50 min
👥 Serves: 6 | 🔥 Calories: 380 kcal/thigh
Why You'll LOVE This Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs Recipe ✨
- Sticky Sweet Magic: 10-min marinade + 35-min bake = restaurant-level glaze!
- Crispy Skin: Bone-in thighs = juicy inside, golden outside
- Diet-Friendly: Gluten-Free Option, High-Protein, Meal-Prep Ready
Ingredients 📋
🍗 Chicken
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (~3 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
🍯 Honey Garlic Glaze
- 4 tbsp honey (sub: maple syrup)
- 6 garlic cloves, minced (sub: 2 tbsp powder)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (sub: coconut aminos)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (sub: apple cider)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
🌿 Garnish
- Fresh parsley (optional)
💡 Pro Tip: Pat chicken DRY before seasoning = CRISPIER skin!
Instructions (5 Easy Steps) 📝
- 1. Prep Chicken: Pat thighs dry, season with salt + pepper + paprika → Crispy base!
- 2. Make Glaze: Whisk honey + soy + garlic + vinegar + thyme + red flakes → Sticky sauce ready!
- 3. Marinate: Coat chicken in ¾ glaze, rest 10 min (or up to 8 hr) → Flavor boost!
- 4. Bake: 400°F (200°C), skin-up, 35-40 min. Baste with remaining glaze last 10 min → Golden shine!
- 5. Serve: Rest 5 min, garnish with parsley → Dinner perfection!
⏰ Timing Hack: Marinate while preheating oven – saves 10 minutes!
Pro Tips for PERFECT Results 🎓
- Crispy Skin: Start skin-up, NO foil = golden crackle
- Baste Trick: Spoon glaze over last 10 min = thick, sticky coat
- Storage: Fridge 4 days | Reheat 350°F 15 min
- Boneless: Reduce bake to 25-30 min
Variations 🌱
- Gluten-Free: Use coconut aminos + GF soy
- Spicy: Double red pepper flakes + sriracha drizzle
- Air Fryer: 380°F 25 min, flip + glaze halfway
- Low-Sugar: Use sugar-free honey substitute
FAQ ❓
Can I use chicken breast?
Yes! Pound to 1" thick, bake 25 min = still juicy
Make ahead?
Yes! Marinate up to 24 hr in fridge for deeper flavor
Freezer-friendly?
Yes! Freeze in glaze 3 months. Thaw overnight, bake fresh
Nutrition (Per Thigh) 🥗
Calories: 380 | Protein: 28g | Carbs: 14g | Fat: 24g
High-Protein ✓ Gluten-Free Option ✓ Family Favorite ✓
Serve With 🍽️
- Jasmine Rice – Soaks up glaze
- Steamed Broccoli – Healthy balance
- Garlic Bread – Carb heaven
Reader Reviews ⭐
"STICKY HEAVEN! Kids licked the plate!" – Lisa, NY
"10 min prep = weeknight WIN!" – Raj, CA
