Description
Delicious sheet pan baked honey garlic chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and savory sauce, served over prepared rice and garnished with fresh green onions, cilantro, and lime juice. Perfect for a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
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, combine avocado oil, honey, tamari, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, paprika, and onion powder. Whisk thoroughly to blend all ingredients together.
- Marinate the chicken: Place chicken thighs in a bowl or a Ziploc bag for easy cleanup. Pour the prepared marinade over the chicken, seal or cover, and allow to marinate while the chicken comes to room temperature, approximately 20 to 30 minutes. During this time, preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Arrange chicken to bake: Remove chicken thighs from the marinade, reserving the marinade for sauce. Place the chicken evenly spaced on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake the chicken: Roast the chicken thighs in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until cooked through and nicely caramelized.
- Prepare the sauce: While the chicken bakes, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until thickened, stirring frequently to prevent burning or sticking.
- Serve: Plate the cooked chicken thighs over prepared rice. Generously baste the chicken with the thickened sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and a fresh squeeze of lime juice. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
- Using a Ziploc bag for marinating helps reduce cleanup.
- The marinade doubles as a flavorful sauce, so don’t discard it after marinating.
- If you prefer, bone-in or skin-on chicken thighs can be used for extra flavor and moisture.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey according to taste.
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep and leftovers reheat well in the microwave or oven.
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
