Description
Crispy, flavor-packed chicken thighs with a sticky sweet-garlic glaze. Tossed in olive oil spray, this American-style dish balances honey, soy sauce, and herbs for a juicy main course that caramelizes beautifully at high heat.
Ingredients
1 tbsp cooking spray (olive oil or avocado oil)
3/4 cup raw honey
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
4 cloves minced garlic
3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper
Prepare chicken thighs by rinsing and patting dry with paper towels
Spray baking sheet and place chicken skin-side up. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and pepper
Whisk honey, maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, and paprika
Brush glaze under skin of each thigh. Reserve remaining glaze
Roast 20 minutes at 425°F. Brush with remaining glaze and reduce oven to 375°F
Roast 25 minutes until glaze is hardened and skin crisp
Rest on baking sheet 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Use parchment paper for easiest cleanup
If using fresh citrus zest, add in final 5 minutes for extra aroma
Glaze can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 2 days
For gluten-free: use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce
For vegan option: substitute tofu for chicken and agave nectar for honey
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 thighs)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg