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Crispy Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs: Juicy and Flavorful Weeknight Dinner

Three pieces of perfectly glazed, crispy baked chicken thighs served on a white plate.
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Achieve perfectly juicy chicken thighs with shatteringly crispy skin using this simple oven-baked honey garlic recipe. This easy chicken thighs recipe delivers a sweet and savory glaze that makes it a family favorite weeknight chicken dinner idea.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top of the foil. This setup helps air circulate for crispy skin chicken thighs.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs completely dry using paper towels. This step is crucial for achieving crispy skin.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger (if using) to create the honey garlic sauce.
  4. Rub the chicken thighs all over with olive oil. Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  5. Place the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up on the wire rack.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes.
  7. Remove the pan from the oven and brush half of the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken thighs.
  8. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is deeply golden brown and crisp.
  9. Remove the chicken from the oven. Brush the remaining sauce over the hot chicken thighs. Let the chicken rest on the rack for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For extra crispy skin chicken thighs, you can briefly place the chicken under the broiler for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  • If you prefer boneless skinless chicken thighs recipes, reduce the baking time by about 10 minutes, checking for doneness sooner.
  • This recipe works well as a sheet pan chicken thighs meal if you add sturdy vegetables like broccoli or potatoes to the pan around the rack.

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