Baked Honey Garlic Chicken

Baked honey garlic chicken is so easy to make. The best part of this dish is the sauce- it’s made up of not just honey and garlic, but soy sauce, ketchup, minced ginger and crushed red pepper flakes. With a little bit of time in the oven, you’ll have a delicious meal that will feed your whole family!

What Kind of Chicken to use for Baked Honey Garlic Chicken

There are plenty of different types of chicken you could use for this recipe, but I would recommend either using boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. If you’re using chicken breasts, make sure to pound them out so they cook evenly- you can use a meat mallet or even a heavy pan to do this.

The best temperature to bake chicken at:

The best temperature to bake chicken at is around 375 degrees Fahrenheit. You can also try baking it at a lower temperature- around 325 degrees- if you want it to be a little bit more tender.

What is honey garlic sauce made of:

The honey garlic sauce in this recipe is made up of a few simple ingredients- honey, garlic, soy sauce, ketchup, ginger, and red pepper flakes. If you have all of these ingredients on hand, you can easily make the sauce in just a few minutes.

What you will need To Make Baked Honey Garlic Chicken:

Chicken thighs: Chicken thighs are a great source of protein, and they’re inexpensive, too. They’re also easy to cook – just make sure you don’t overcook them!

Honey: is a natural sweetener that contains antioxidants and other nutrients. Helping to regulate blood sugar levels,boosting the immune system, and Reducing inflammation

Low sodium soy sauce: Soy sauce is a delicious way to add flavor to any dish, but it can be high in sodium. Most soy sauces have around 1000mg of sodium per serving. That’s more than half of the recommended daily intake for sodium!

Red pepper flakes: Red pepper flakes are a great way to add spice to any dish. They’re also low in calories and high in antioxidants.

Clove garlic: Garlic is a popular seasoning that’s also high in antioxidants. It’s known for its health benefits, including helping to regulate blood sugar levels, boosting the immune system, and reducing inflammation.

How to Make Baked Honey Garlic Chicken:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with aluminum foil.
2. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. Remove skin from chicken thighs and discard (or reserve for another use). Season the chicken with salt and pepper if desired. Arrange the chicken in an even layer in the prepared baking dish. Pour sauce over chicken, turning to coat.
4. Bake for 25 minutes, remove chicken from oven and turn each piece over using tongs or a fork. Return chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes or until cooked through (165 degrees F). Remove chicken from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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