Soy Garlic Chicken
Quick, flavorful, and better than takeout! This Soy Garlic Chicken features juicy, golden-baked chicken coated in a sticky, savory-sweet glaze made with simple pantry ingredients 🧄🍯. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken thighs bone-in or skin-on
- 1 large onion cut into wedges
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 –2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger optional, but highly recommended
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Green onions thinly sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 390°F (200°C) 🔥.
- Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side down in a 9×13-inch baking dish along with the onion wedges.
- Mix the black pepper, minced garlic, grated ginger, olive oil, sesame oil, honey, and soy sauce in a small bowl 🥣.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken and onions, coating each piece well.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Then flip the chicken pieces and bake another 25 minutes until the chicken is golden and fully cooked ✨. Adjust cooking time if necessary.
- Spoon the rich pan sauce over the chicken after baking for extra flavor 😋.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving 🌿.
Notes
Storage:
- Let the chicken cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Microwave: Heat gently for 1–2 minutes until warm.
- Stovetop: Warm in a skillet over low heat until heated through.
- Add a splash of water or extra sauce when reheating to keep it moist