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Honey Baked Chicken Thighs

Juicy bone-in chicken thighs baked with a honey garlic marinade that doubles as a glaze. Easy to prep, full of flavor, and perfect for any night of the week.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: herb and honey glazed chicken thighs, honey baked chicken thighs, honey glazed chicken
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Pat Nyswonger

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 4 garlic cloves minced or grated
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • pinch ground black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 6 bone-in chicken thighs

To Thicken the Sauce (optional)

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  • Combine the first 8 ingredients in a closable plastic bag. Add the chicken thighs and seal the bag. Turn the bag to coat the chicken and allow it to marinate for 15 minutes or up to 8 hours.
    Adding chicken thighs to marinade in a ziplock bag.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400°F and spray a baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Transfer the chicken thighs skin up to the baking dish and keep them in a single layer. Drizzle ½ cup of the marinade over the top (discard the remaining marinade).
    Adding honey herb sauce to a baking dish with chicken thighs.
  • Bake for 35-45 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 175°F to 180°F. Baste the chicken thighs halfway through the cooking time.
    Baked chicken thighs with a honey herb glaze.
  • Transfer from the oven when done and cover the chicken with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

To Thicken the Sauce (optional)

  • Transfer the sauce from the baking dish to a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • In a small dish, whisk the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water. Pour into the sauce, whisking constantly. Cook for 2 minutes until thickened. Serve with the chicken.

Notes

Cooking time varies: Larger chicken thighs will take longer to bake. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness. Thighs should reach 170–180°F.
Sauce consistency: As the chicken bakes, juices mix with the honey marinade to form a thin sauce. Add cornstarch if you prefer it thicker.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 265mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 127IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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