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Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Thighs

Tender boneless chicken thighs baked in a sweet and savory honey-garlic lemon marinade.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs about 8 thighs
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp liquid aminos or soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 420°F and position a rack about two-thirds of the way up (third from top).
  • Place the raw chicken thighs in a 13x9-inch baking dish and sprinkle evenly with 1/2 teaspoon sea salt.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the avocado oil, honey, lemon juice, liquid aminos (or soy sauce), rice vinegar, minced garlic, and black pepper until combined; microwave 20–30 seconds if honey is too thick to mix.
  • Pour the marinade over the chicken and use a spoon to coat each thigh thoroughly.
  • Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
  • Remove the dish from the oven and baste the thighs with the pan marinade.
  • Switch the oven to high broil and broil the chicken 8–10 minutes, watching closely, until the tops are golden-brown and slightly crispy.
  • Let the chicken rest a few minutes, then serve with your choice of sides and optional sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Equipment

  • 13x9-inch casserole dish or baking dish
  • small bowl or measuring cup
  • Spoon
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Oven

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Keep any leftover marinade/liquid with the chicken for extra flavor.