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Hey there, friends!
Are you craving something sweet and savory? I’ve got a recipe you’ll want to try.
Today, I’m sharing my delicious honey and soy sauce chicken.
It’s super easy to whip up and packed with flavor.
Perfect for dinner or a fun weekend meal.
You won’t be able to get enough of this one! Let’s dive in!
| Preparation Time | 10-15 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 40-50 minutes |
| Total Time | 50-65 minutes |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Ingredients
- 1.5 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (trimmed of excess fat)
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 5 tablespoons honey
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Step 1: Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Pan
Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
Line an 8×8-inch oven-proof pan with two layers of tin foil.
This step is important as soy sauce and honey can be very sticky and tend to adhere heavily to glass dishes when cooked at high temperatures.
Using foil will save you from a lot of scrubbing later on.
Step 2: Mix the Marinade
In a small bowl, whisk together the following ingredients: vegetable oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, crushed garlic, ground ginger, and ground black pepper.
This will create a flavorful marinade for the chicken thighs.
Step 3: Marinate and Bake the Chicken
Place the chicken thighs in the foil-lined pan.
Pour the marinade mixture over the chicken, making sure to turn the chicken pieces around in the sauce so they are fully coated.
Bake the chicken in the oven, uncovered, for 40 minutes.
Check occasionally to ensure the tops are not browning too quickly.
If they are, cover the dish with foil and continue baking until the chicken is cooked through.
Step 4: Rest and Plate the Chicken
Once the chicken is done baking, remove the pan from the oven and let the chicken sit for 5 minutes.
Then, transfer the chicken thighs to a serving plate.
Do not discard the remaining liquid in the pan.
Step 5: Serve the Chicken
Immediately after plating the chicken, pour the delicious sauce from the pan over the top of the chicken.
This sauce adds a lot of flavor, so be sure to use as much as you can.
Serve the chicken with white or brown rice and some steamed veggies on the side for a complete meal.
