Sticky Sweet Garlic Chicken

Melissa Jo

5 from 3 votes

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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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 6 people

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: asian

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

Method

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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