Honey Garlic Chicken: An Easy Recipe for Flavorful Weeknight Meals
A delicious and easy recipe for honey garlic chicken that makes for a perfect weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, sesame oil, and black pepper.
- Add chicken thighs to the mixture and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place marinated chicken on a baking dish and pour remaining sauce over it.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg