Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 1 pinch salt, to season
- 1 pinch pepper, to season
- 1 pinch fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the Marinade
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil (vegetable or canola oil)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced (about 4 large cloves)
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar (apple cider or rice wine vinegar — OPTIONAL)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (OPTIONAL)
- 3/4 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
Instructions
- Make the Marinade: In a shallow bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, green onions, cooking oil, minced garlic, vinegar (if using), sesame oil (if using), and minced ginger. Mix well to blend all the flavors and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and trim any excess fat. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper. Place the chicken in the bowl with the marinade, ensuring each piece is coated. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight for deeper flavor).
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to get it ready for baking.
- Bake the Chicken: Spray a cast iron skillet or baking dish with a little vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Arrange the marinated chicken (with the marinade) in the dish. Bake for 20–25 minutes, turning the thighs twice during baking so they stay moist and cook evenly.
- Broil for Color: Switch the oven to broil on high. Broil the chicken for about 5 minutes, or until it develops a golden color and a slight char on the edges. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (70°C).
- Garnish & Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven. Spoon some pan juices over the thighs and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and optional sesame seeds. Serve hot over steamed rice, noodles, cauliflower rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Turn the chicken thighs twice during baking to keep them juicy and tender.
- Spray a little vegetable oil in the baking dish to prevent sticking from the honey marinade.
- Marinate the chicken overnight for an even deeper flavor.
- The pan juices are flavorful—don’t forget to drizzle them over your rice or veggies!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approx. 1 chicken thigh with sauce)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 559mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
