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Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Dinner: A Comforting Family Favorite


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  • Author: Chloe Green
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 servings 1x

Description

A delicious oven-baked chicken dish coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or family meals.


Ingredients

Scale

1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) chicken thighs or drumsticks

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

120 ml (1/2 cup) honey

80 ml (1/3 cup) soy sauce

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

500 g (1 lb) baby potatoes (optional)

2 cups broccoli florets (optional)

1 large carrot, sliced (optional)


Instructions

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and prepare a baking dish.

Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

Mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, olive oil, and lemon juice.

Combine cornstarch and water, then add to sauce.

Arrange chicken and vegetables in baking dish.

Pour sauce over everything evenly.

Bake for 35–45 minutes, basting halfway through.

Broil for 3–5 minutes until caramelized.

Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Marinate chicken for extra flavor if time allows

Adjust honey level to control sweetness

Use low-sodium soy sauce to avoid excess saltiness

Broiling adds a rich caramelized finish

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes