Description
This Sheet Pan Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe features juicy chicken thighs coated in a flavorful honey garlic glaze, baked to perfection on a sheet pan. Served over rice and topped with fresh green onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice, it’s a simple yet delicious one-pan meal perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 ½ pounds chicken thighs
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons tamari
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
To Serve
- Prepared rice
- Green onions, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the avocado oil, honey, tamari, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, paprika, and onion powder until fully combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a bowl or a Ziploc bag for easy cleanup. Pour the marinade over the chicken, sealing or covering it, and let the chicken marinate at room temperature for about 20 to 30 minutes while the oven preheats.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the chicken.
- Arrange and Bake Chicken: Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade, reserving the marinade for the sauce. Place the chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until cooked through and nicely browned.
- Make the Sauce: While the chicken bakes, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring it to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens and reduces slightly.
- Serve: Serve the baked chicken thighs over prepared rice, generously baste with the thickened honey garlic sauce, and top with sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Enjoy your flavorful meal!
Notes
- For a mess-free marinade, use a Ziploc bag to coat the chicken efficiently and easily discard leftover marinade.
- This recipe is perfect for meal prepping—marinate and bake chicken ahead of time and store for quick meals throughout the week.
- If tamari is unavailable, you can substitute with soy sauce, but adjust salt accordingly.
- Using chicken thighs with skin on helps achieve a juicier, more flavorful result, but you can opt for skinless if preferred.
- Ensure the sauce is simmered thoroughly to avoid any raw garlic taste and to safely thicken the glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 572 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 636 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 167 mg
