Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs (GF DF)
These sticky-sweet, savory Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are gluten-free, dairy-free, and naturally refined sugar-free. An easy, comforting dish with crispy skin and bold flavor, perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
Equipment
- Oven-Safe Skillet
- Small Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Chicken
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup raw honey
- 3 tbsp gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger or 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch optional, for thickening
- 1 tbsp water if using starch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken skin-side down for 5–6 minutes until golden. Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, tamari, vinegar, garlic, and ginger. If using arrowroot, stir it into the water separately and add to the sauce.
- Drain excess fat from skillet. Pour sauce over chicken. Transfer skillet to oven and bake 25–30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Optional: Broil on high for 2–3 minutes to crisp the skin and caramelize glaze. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Spoon sauce over chicken to serve.
Notes
Use coconut aminos for a soy-free version, but reduce honey slightly to adjust sweetness. For variation, add vegetables to the pan before baking. Slow cooker and boneless versions also work well.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 28gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 470mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 14gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1.3mg
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