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Lazy Honey Garlic Chicken

Lazy Honey Garlic Chicken: Quick Weeknight Delight Made Easy

Lazy Honey Garlic Chicken is a quick weeknight dish featuring juicy chicken thighs glazed with honey and garlic for a delightful flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds Chicken Thighs juicy and tender
For the Glaze
  • 0.5 cup Honey adds sticky sweetness
  • 0.25 cup Soy Sauce provides umami depth
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic infuses aromatic goodness
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil locks in moisture
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger adds warmth
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper gives subtle heat
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds for crunch and nuttiness
  • 2 stalks Chopped Green Onions for color and mild flavor

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

How to Make Lazy Honey Garlic Chicken
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, ground ginger, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
  3. For maximum flavor, marinate your chicken thighs in the glaze for a few hours or overnight.
  4. Arrange the marinated chicken in a baking dish, then roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  5. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving, and pair with rice or sautéed vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate for at least an hour for the best flavor. Line baking dish with parchment for easy cleanup.

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