Description
This Sheet Pan Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe features juicy chicken thighs roasted to perfection with a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze. Served over a bed of rice and garnished with fresh green onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice, this dish is perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 ½ pounds chicken thighs
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons tamari
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
To Serve
- Prepared rice
- Green onions, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together avocado oil, honey, tamari, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, paprika, and onion powder until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a bowl or Ziploc bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal or cover, and let it marinate while coming to room temperature for about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) while the chicken marinates.
- Bake the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and arrange the thighs on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes until cooked through and golden.
- Make the Sauce: Meanwhile, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Serve the baked chicken thighs over prepared rice. Generously baste with the thickened honey garlic sauce, then garnish with sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Enjoy!
Notes
- Marinating the chicken while it comes to room temperature improves flavor and ensures even cooking.
- Using parchment paper on the baking sheet makes cleanup quick and easy.
- If tamari is unavailable, substitute with soy sauce for a similar umami flavor.
- This recipe is great for meal prep; store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Make sure to simmer the reserved marinade thoroughly to eliminate any raw chicken bacteria before using as a glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 572 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 636 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 167 mg
