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These sweet and sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are marinated in apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, chili sauce and garlic, brushed with sweet honey and baked to caramelized perfection!

The sweetness of the honey with the garlic, soy sauce, chili and vinegar adds such an amazing dimension to the flavors.

Plus, these thighs are so easy to make, they are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, almost as easy as this Instant Pot Lemon Chicken, air fryer boneless chicken thighs or these sous vide chicken thighs (which are sooo good too).

I could not get enough of that sweet and savory caramelized chicken skin - it was just a addictive and delicious as the skin on this grapefruit chicken or this Vietnamese Chicken.

I could just eat the skin. But then I'd be missing out on the tender, juicy, flavor packed pieces of dark meat chicken....yum. I mean guys, this recipe is so easy and so delicious, it's really the perfect weeknight meal.

chicken thighs in white wine mustard sauce on a plate with fork and kmife

**If you like chicken thighs, try these Roasted Miso Chicken Thighs, or these Wine Braised Chicken Thighs **

The Ingredients

Chicken thighs with bones and skin are used in this recipe. I believe they provide the best results as the chicken thighs stays tender and juicy while cooking. You can substitute chicken breasts, but I recommend using bone in breasts.

Buy organic, free range chicken thighs for the best flavor! Chicken thighs are one of my favorite things to cook. This Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken is also incredible!

Read more about the benefits of eating free range chicken.

This honey garlic chicken thighs recipe calls for jarred garlic instead of fresh because the juices from the jarred garlic add a briny flavor to the marinade. Buy jar garlic (affiliate link).

The chili garlic sauce adds just a touch of spice to the chicken thighs. Buy chili garlic sauce (affiliate link).

You can also substitute the regular honey for this tangy, spicy hot honey.

The remaining ingredients are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Step By Step Instructions

Combine marinade ingredients with chicken and place in the fridge for 6-8 hours.

raw chicken thighs in a bowl in marinade

Place the chicken in a cast iron skillet. Sprinkle both sides generously with the salt.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Remove, baste with honey, and cook another 5-10 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160F. Skin should be crisp when chicken is done. If it isn't, pop it under the broiler for a minute or two to crisp it up.

Internal temperature of the chicken should be 160F and juices should run clear. I use a thermometer like this Thermapen to check the temperature of the chicken.

cooked chicken thighs in a skillet with glaze

How to Serve Honey Garlic Chicken

Start with a fresh salad like this Strawberry Spinach Salad;
Serve it with a fresh roasted vegetable like these Sweet and Spicy Brussels Sprouts, Sous Vide Corn on the Cob, or these Braised Green Beans;
This chicken would be incredible with these Mashed Sweet Potatoes or Roasted Acorn Squash...
...OR these Crispy Roasted Potatoes OR Hasselback Potatoes.

Expert Tips

If skin isn't crispy when done, pop it under the broiler for a minute or two. Be sure to watch it as the chicken will burn quickly.
The internal temperature of the chicken should be 160F degrees when done.
The chicken will have the best flavor if you marinade for the full 8 hours, or up to overnight.
You can substitute chicken breasts, but I recommend using bone in breasts.

Tools Used

- Large baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Baking rack
- Thermapen MK4 thermometer
- Glass bowl

Did you make this recipe? Rate it and leave me a comment below to let me know how it turned out!

Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

These sweet and sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are marinaded in apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, chili sauce and garlic, brushed with sweet honey and baked to caramelized perfection!

4.94 from 16 votes

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Thai, Vietnamese

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 1 10

marinade: 6

Total Time: 1 15

Servings: servings

Calories: 531kcal

Author: Danielle Wolter

Ingredients

▢ 2 pounds chicken thighs bone in, skin on
▢ 2 tablespoons honey
▢ 2 teaspoons sea salt

Marinade:

▢ 1 tablespoon jar garlic jarred
▢ ½ cup apple cider vinegar
▢ 1 tablespoon soy sauce
▢ 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce

Instructions

Combine marinade ingredients with chicken and place in the fridge for 6-8 hours, or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.
Place the chicken in a cast iron skillet. Sprinkle both sides generously with the salt.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Remove, baste with honey, and cook another 5-10 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160F.

Expert Tips:

If skin isn't crispy when done, pop it under the broiler for a minute or two. Be sure to watch it as the chicken will burn quickly.
The internal temperature of the chicken should be 160F degrees when done.
The chicken will have the best flavor if you marinade for the full 8 hours, or up to overnight.
You can substitute chicken breasts, but I recommend using bone in breasts.

Nutrition

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Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

The Ingredients