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Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Published: Oct 28, 2022 by Olga · This post may contain affiliate links

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This easy recipe for honey garlic chicken thighs produces an incredibly juicy and flavorful entree that pairs so well with many things. The marinade is so convenient because it comes together in minutes and is perfect for meal prep.

Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Everyone needs some easy, winning chicken marinade recipes and this Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs is such a versatile option. It's really simple to prepare - just whisk all the marinade ingredients together, pour it over the chicken and let it all come together until you're ready to cook it. The beauty of this recipe is that you can prepare this chicken on the grill (what we do most often), in the oven or on the stove. (I especially like using this recipe to roast bone-in, skin on chicken thighs.)

The sweet and savory marinade combines both flavors, with the addition of plenty of garlic. Serve this over some fluffy white rice and some green beans or roasted Balsamic and Soy Vegetable Medley.

Ingredients

chicken

I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs. They are really juicy and tender and easy to work with. I have also used chicken breast (cut into smaller pieces). Bone-in, skin on chicken thighs will work great here too.

Marinade:

  • honey
  • soy sauce
  • garlic
  • cornstarch
  • mirin
    • mirin is a type of rice wine. It’s sweet and adds a wonderful flavor and acidity. I use it a lot in Asian recipes, especially stir fry sauces.If you don’t have mirin, you can substitute it with dry sherry, sweet marsala wine. You can also use dry wine wine, white or red wine vinegar.
  • oil (avocado or olive)

Fresh cilantro and green onions, for serving, optional

Ingredients for honey garlic chicken thighs - easy marinade recipe for chicken.

How To Make Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

  1. Prepare the chicken. Trim the chicken, cutting away any unwanted parts. If you want boneless, skinless chicken thighs, here's a tutorial on how to debone chicken thighs.
  2. Make the marinade. Whisk together all the marinade ingredients (honey, soy sauce, mirin, garlic, oil and cornstarch) in a bowl until smooth.
  3. Marinate the chicken. Add the chicken to the marinade and mix to combine. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes or even overnight. (If you want to marinate it longer than 30 minutes, store it in the refrigerator.)
  4. Grill the chicken. Preheat the grill for about 15 minutes, then grill the chicken until it reaches 165-170 degrees Fahrenheit in the center. (Discard all the excess marinade.)
  5. You can also roast the chicken in the oven. It works the best with bone-in, skin on chicken thighs. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast the chicken until it reaches 165-170 degrees Fahrenheit in the center using an instant read thermometer.
  6. For cooking the chicken on the stove, heat some oil in a skillet, add the chicken in batches, cook until golden brown on both sides.
How to make honey garlic chicken thighs tutorial. Easy chicken marinade for grilled or oven roasted cooking.

Meal Prep

This recipe is wonderful for meal prep. Marinate the chicken up to a day in advance. It's so convenient for busy weeknights or when you have company.

You can even FREEZE this chicken. Combine the chicken and the marinade, mix to combine and place it all in a freezer ziplock bag or an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and grill. You don't even need to wait for it to marinate, since it's had plenty of time to do that.

What to Serve With the Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

I usually serve this with fluffy, white rice or rice noodles. Ramen or lo mein would also be delicious.

  • How To Cook Long Grain White Rice Perfectly
  • Orange Braised Carrots and Parsnips (don't like parsnips? Skip them and just use carrots - this recipe is so good!)
  • Garlic Green Beans - such a simple and delicious side dish.
  • Balsamic and Soy Roasted Vegetables - I saved the best for last - the flavors complement each other so well.
Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
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This easy recipe for honey garlic chicken thighs produces an incredibly juicy and flavorful entree that pairs so well with many things. The marinade is so convenient because it comes together in minutes and is perfect for meal prep.

  • Author: Olga's Flavor Factory
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (chicken breast can also be used, or bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs)
  • ½ cup honey
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • 6-8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Tablespoon mirin
  • 1 Tablespoons oil (olive, avocado, etc.)
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • fresh green onions, cilantro - optional, for serving

Instructions

  1. Trim the chicken, cutting away all unwanted pieces. 
  2. Combine all the marinade ingredients (honey, soy sauce, garlic, mirin, oil and cornstarch) in a large bowl and whisk to combine until smooth. 
  3. Add the chicken to the marinade and mix to combine until all the chicken is evenly coated. Marinate at least 30 minutes or up to a day in advance. (Store in the refrigerator if marinating more than 30 minutes.) You can also freeze the chicken in the marinade for up to 3 months. 
  4. To grill the chicken, preheat the grill for about 15 minutes. Clean the grill grates. Take a wad of paper towels and holding them with a pair of tongs, dip them into a small bowl of oil and brush the grill grates 3-5 times. This will help to create a barrier on the grates, making them somewhat nonstick and also clean the grates even more.
  5. Place the chicken on the grill grates and lower the temperature to medium. Grill the chicken until it is golden brown on both sides and reaches 165-170 degrees Fahrenheit in the center. 
  6. You can also roast the chicken in the oven (preheat to 400 degrees Fahrenheit) until it reaches 165-170 degrees Fahrenheit in the center or on the stove, in batches, until golden brown on both sides.)

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  1. Ruslana says

    April 21, 2025 at 2:08 pm

    This was easy and so delicious! I made mine in the oven and will definitely be making it again. Thank you !!

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