Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs on a Sheet Pan
Oven-baked chicken thighs finished with a savory honey garlic glaze, cooked on a single sheet pan for even roasting and bold flavor.
Equipment
- Rimmed sheet pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Pastry Brush
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 lb chicken thighs bone-in or boneless
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Honey Garlic Glaze
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a rimmed sheet pan.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
- Arrange chicken on the sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil.
- Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Brush half the glaze over the chicken.
- Roast for 20 minutes.
- Brush with remaining glaze and continue roasting until cooked through.
- Optional: broil briefly to deepen color.
- Rest briefly and garnish before serving.
Notes
Apply glaze in stages to prevent burning. Watch closely during final roasting.