Sticky Sweet Garlic Chicken
These sweet, sticky, oven-baked chicken thighs are slathered in a rich honey-ketchup glaze with a spicy jarlic kick. Easy to prep, BIG on flavor, and perfect for busy weeknights when you want takeout vibes without the delivery fee. This dish is absolute perfection and goes so delicious with the baked potatoes on the side. If you want more dishes similar to this one you can click here for a list of my favorites!
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Boneless, skinless chicken thighs work great in this recipe and are perfect for a quicker weeknight dinner. Since they cook faster than bone-in thighs, you’ll want to bake them at 425°F for about 25–30 minutes, depending on thickness. Still baste halfway through and finish under the broiler for that signature sticky caramelization. You’ll lose the crispy skin, but you’ll keep all that juicy, tender flavor.
You can—but here’s what you need to know.
Chicken breasts are leaner and cook differently than thighs, so they require a little TLC to avoid drying out. If you’re using whole boneless breasts, I recommend cutting them in half horizontally so they cook more evenly. Bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, basting halfway and broiling at the end for that glossy, sticky finish.
You can also use chicken breast tenders or thin-sliced breasts and reduce the cook time to 15–18 minutes at 425°F. Either way, just keep an eye on internal temp—aim for 165°F and no higher for juicy results!
Sticky Sweet Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 –6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt garlic, black pepper tsp each
- 2 tsp of knorrs chicken bouillon powder
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce optional but recommended!
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1½ tbsp jarlic garlic with chilies in oil — game changer
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional, for a little heat
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds & chopped cilantro or scallions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking dish with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
Whisk together the sauce in a small bowl:
- Ketchup
- Honey
- Soy sauce
- Vinegar
- Worcestershire
- Ground ginger
- Jarlic
- Sesame oil
- Red pepper flakes
- Taste and adjust heat/sweetness to your liking.
Prepare the chicken:
- Pat chicken thighs dry. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange in baking dish skin-side up and pour or brush ⅔ of the sauce all over the thighs.
- Bake uncovered for 1h at 350F.
Broil for caramelization:
- Spoon on the remaining sauce and broil for 5–8 minutes until the glaze bubbles and caramelizes with golden charred edges.
Garnish and serve:
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro or scallions. Serve hot with white rice, roasted broccoli, or a crisp cucumber salad.
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We loved this chicken. Super flavorful and very juicy. Great recipe. I will make this again !!