Description
Deliciously glazed honey garlic chicken thighs baked on a sheet pan, served over rice and garnished with fresh green onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. This easy recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
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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 the 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 a Ziploc bag to keep it mess-free. Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal or cover the container, and let it marinate while coming to room temperature for about 20 to 30 minutes. During this time, preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Arrange chicken on baking sheet: Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade, reserving the marinade for later. Place the chicken evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake the chicken: Roast the chicken thighs in the preheated oven at 400°F for 25 minutes until cooked through and golden.
- Simmer the marinade: While the chicken cooks, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring it to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Place the baked chicken thighs on a bed of prepared rice. Generously baste the chicken with the thickened honey garlic sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and a fresh squeeze of lime juice before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a mess-free marinade, use a Ziploc bag to coat the chicken.
- Allowing the chicken to come to room temperature before cooking ensures even cooking.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet for easy cleanup.
- You can substitute tamari with soy sauce if not gluten-sensitive.
- This recipe is great for meal prep; cooked chicken keeps well refrigerated for up to 4 days.
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
