Best Honey Soy Chicken Thighs Recipe

4.97 from 52 votes

Best Honey Soy Chicken Thighs Recipe - tender and finger-licking dinner dish to wow your family and guests.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Chicken Marinade, Dinner Recipe, Quick Dinner

Cuisine: Asian

Servings:

Calories: 535kcal

In a mixing bowl combine olive oil, ginger, honey, soy sauce, garlic, salt and pepper.
Rinse and trim off all of the fat from the chicken, then place it in the bowl with the marinade. Marinade chicken for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 400F. Place chicken thighs and marinade in cast iron or baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked thru, make sure to flip the chicken few times, that way the chicken will be juicy & tender without dry top.
Optional - After flipping the chicken on the other side, broil on high for 3-5 minutes or until beautiful roasted color.
Garnish with chopped parsley, serve with fried rice or mashed potato, and make sure to pour the sauce over the chicken when serving.

Chicken Options: You can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts instead of thighs if you prefer. Just keep in mind that they cook a bit faster and can dry out more easily, so it’s best to use an internal thermometer to check for doneness.
Bone-In Thighs: This recipe also works well with bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. They’ll need about 10 to 15 extra minutes in the oven, depending on their size.
Cooking Temperature: Whether you're using thighs or breasts, the chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
Marinating Time: The chicken needs to marinate for at least 1 hour, but you can leave it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Just keep it covered in a bowl with the marinade until you're ready to cook.
Honey Substitute: If you don’t have raw honey, regular honey will work just fine!