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Sticky honey garlic chicken thighs baked in a glass dish with caramelized glaze

Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Easy oven baked chicken thighs coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce. Juicy, flavorful, and perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 –8 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on works best
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes if you like a little heat

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat the Oven
  2. Set your oven to 400°F. Let it fully heat up—this helps the chicken cook evenly.
  3. Step 2: Prep the Chicken
  4. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. This step matters, trust me—it helps the skin crisp up. Place them in a baking dish and sprinkle black pepper on top.
  5. Step 3: Make the Honey Garlic Sauce
  6. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute (you’ll smell it right away—so good).
  7. Pour in the honey and soy sauce, then stir. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thick.
  8. Step 4: Coat the Chicken
  9. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken thighs. Make sure each piece gets covered—don’t rush this part.
  10. Step 5: Bake
  11. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes.
  12. Halfway through, spoon some of the sauce from the pan back over the chicken. This builds that sticky coating.
  13. Step 6: Broil for That Sticky Finish
  14. Turn on the broiler for 2–3 minutes at the end. This gives you those golden, slightly crispy edges. Keep an eye on it—it can go from perfect to burnt real quick.
  15. Step 7: Rest and Serve
  16. Let the chicken sit for about 5 minutes before serving. The sauce thickens a bit more, and yeah… it’s worth the wait.