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Oven Baked 5-Ingredient Honey Garlic Chicken

A quick and easy dish featuring chicken thighs baked with a flavorful honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 pounds raw boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Lightly coat a clear glass 9×13 casserole dish with cooking spray or a thin film of oil.
  3. Arrange the raw boneless skinless chicken thighs in an even layer in the dish.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ketchup until smooth and fully combined.
  5. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken, turning the pieces if needed to coat all surfaces.
  6. Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches 165°F in the thickest part.
  7. If you want a slightly thicker glaze, spoon some of the hot sauce from the dish over the chicken during the last 10 minutes of baking.
  8. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon the pan sauce over each portion and serve hot with rice and a green vegetable.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in the sauce for a few hours or overnight before baking. You can also modify the recipe by adding vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas to the baking dish.