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Easy Honey Garlic Chicken

By Britney
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
honey garlic chicken thighs in a skillet topped with a sticky honey garlic glaze and chopped parsley.
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Sticky honey garlic chicken thighs baked until juicy and coated in a rich, garlicky glaze. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights.

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Ingredients 

Honey Garlic Sauce

  • 6 tbsp Honey
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Grainy Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 4 tsp Chicken Bouillon Paste
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 2 tbsp Salted Butter
  • 8 cloves Garlic, (diced)

Chicken

  • 6 Bone-In Chicken Thighs
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil, (additional for searing)
  • 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 pack Sazon
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together all of the sauce ingredients expect the butter and diced garlic - 6 tbsp Honey 2 tbsp Soy Sauce 2 tbsp Grainy Dijon Mustard 2 tbsp Water 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar 4 tsp Chicken Bouillon Paste 1/2 tsp Chili Powder Set aside.
  • Pat chicken dry with a paper towel and add chicken to a large bowl. Add olive oil and seasonings - 1 tbsp Olive Oil 2 tsp Smoked Paprika 2 tsp Garlic Powder 2 tsp Onion Powder 1 pack Sazon 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes 1 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 1 tsp Black Pepper 6 Bone-In Chicken Thighs Toss chicken, making sure everything is coated.
  • Place an oven safe skillet onto the stove over medium high heat. Let the pan warm for 3-5 minutes, then add a drizzle of olive oil to the skillet. Sear the chicken on both sides, about 4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and place onto a plate.
  • Use a paper towel to remove the grease and any burnt seasonings on the bottom of the pan. Lower heat to medium and add a drizzle of olive oil. Add diced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly so that the garlic doesn't burn. 8 cloves Garlic
  • Pour in the honey garlic sauce the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until it becomes bubbly and begins to thicken slightly. Add butter and stir until the butter is melted. 2 tbsp Salted Butter
  • Add chicken thighs and coat in the sauce. Remove from the heat and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked all the way through and the sauce is caramelized and sticky.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 107mg, Sodium: 1352mg, Potassium: 355mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 18g, Vitamin A: 574IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 34mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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