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Soy Sauce Baked Chicken Thighs in the Oven
Soy Sauce Baked Chicken combines soy sauce, honey, garlic, and a touch of lemon. These boneless thighs are juicy and tender, and make the perfect main dish for any side!
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This soy sauce chicken recipe is truly easy!
Now any recipe can have the title of “easy recipe”. But you don’t know if it truly is easy unless you try it yourself, right? We all have different levels of difficulty. Some meat dishes have a huge list of instructions and while it may be a great recipe, it has such an extensive cooking process!
I like to go the simple and easy route: oven baked and super juicy. Crispy skin, soft dark meat, and of course the tender boneless skinless thighs. You’ll start the oven at 425 F and then increase to 475 F. This will make sure the golden brown top of the juicy chicken thighs gets nice and crispy.
The best way to make your chicken the tastiest?
Obviously, the good stuff: spices! Elevate this easy oven baked chicken thighs recipe with this spice mix: it’s just right. Garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper are the dream team combination. The whole family will enjoy it, even the picky eaters.
This easy dinner requires minimal effort. Pair it with tasty white rice and a salad. So much flavor is packed in these simple ingredients!
Dry chicken is a deal breaker for me. Chicken breasts tend to turn out dry and can make the meal not too enjoyable. Switching them out for thighs makes this kinda chicken the best chicken recipe you’ll ever try.
The dinner table will be so satisfied, they’ll be asking for it again and again. Other chicken thigh recipes do not compare to this honey soy chicken thighs recipe.
How Long Do I Need to Marinate it For?
Lots of chicken recipes have an extensive marinate time. Of course, you can marinate this chicken overnight. But this recipe works without taking too long to marinate: just one hour minimum! This easy weeknight dinner makes other chicken recipes pale in comparison.
Why this Soy Sauce Chicken Thighs will Become a Family Favorite
It’s delicious. Like, let-me-lick-my-fingers-dry delicious.
It’s made with under 12 ingredients. And that’s counting salt and pepper.
Marinate it ahead of time. And have it on the table fast for dinner.
It is versatile. This goes well with so many dishes. Rice? Chow mein? Mashed potatoes? Yes, yes, and yes.
Plus, it’s great all on its own. Baked chicken thighs can be perfect with any dish!
Key Ingredients
All well known, pantry staple ingredients. You may even have them all to make the recipe now.
Chicken: Boneless skinless chicken thighs.
Liquid: soy sauce, honey, olive oil, lemon juice.
Herbs: Garlic cloves and fresh parsley leaves.
Seasoning: Ground black pepper, sea salt and paprika.
Garnish: sesame seeds.
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
How to make Soy Sauce Baked Chicken Thighs in the Oven
Step 1: Mix the marinade
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, olive oil, minced garlic cloves, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well.
Steps 2 & 3: Marinate the chicken
Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl. Pour in the marinade over chicken thighs and toss them to cover the meat with the sauce.
Cover with plastic wrap or lid and marinate chicken for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
Steps 4 & 5: Prepare to bake
Preheat the oven to 425 F.
Transfer thighs into the baking pan.
Step 6: Add marinade
Pour the marinade over the chicken.
Step 7: Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. After the first 15 minutes of cooking, using a spoon, baste the chicken with the marinade from the pan.
Step 8: Continue baking
Then increase the temperature to 475 F and cook for 5-7 minutes more until golden brown on top.
Step 9: Garnish and enjoy
Garnish with fresh parsley and sesame seeds.
Expert Tips
- Toss the chicken in the marinade thoroughly, ensuring each piece is well-coated for consistent flavor.
- Regularly baste the chicken with the marinade during cooking to keep it moist and infuse more flavor.
- Add fresh parsley and sesame seeds after baking to preserve their vibrant colors and flavors.
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes after baking to retain juices and ensure optimal tenderness.
- Serve this chicken with roasted broccoli or a stir fry combination of veggies. Cook the veggies in a separate baking dish for best results.
- Bone in skin on chicken thighs may be harder to eat – save yourself the time and effort. Use boneless and skinless chicken thighs for this roasted chicken recipe!
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can use chicken thighs with skin on; adjust cooking time for crispy skin.
Feel free to serve this amazing chicken recipe with rice, a side salad, or roasted Brussels sprouts which complement the dish well. Try out a variety of side dishes to find your favorite combination!
Yes, you can use chicken breasts; adjust cooking time as they may cook faster. I recommend using chicken thighs so you don’t end up with dry chicken.
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Soy Sauce Baked Chicken Thighs in the Oven
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs, boneless & skinless (about 2-2.5lbs)
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 handful parsley, to garnish
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds, to garnish
Instructions
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In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, olive oil, minced garlic cloves, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well.¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup honey, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 3 cloves garlic,, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp paprika
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Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl. Pour in the marinade over chicken thighs and toss them to cover the meat with the sauce.8 chicken thighs,
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Cover with plastic wrap or lid and marinate chicken for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
- Preheat the oven to 425 F.
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Transfer thighs into the baking pan.
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Pour the marinade over the chicken.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. After the first 15 minutes of cooking, using a spoon, baste the chicken with the marinade from the pan.
- Then increase the temperature to 475 F and cook for 5-7 minutes more until golden brown on top.
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Garnish with fresh parsley and sesame seeds.1 handful parsley,, 1 Tbsp sesame seeds,
Just amazing recipe! My children absolutely enjoyed it. Will make it again! thanks
Really good chicken and great flavor!
I love how good these chicken thighs are with the soy sauce. This recipe makes the chicken taste a lot better then I thought they would.
I am not sure if this is a mistype that 8 chicken thighs for 2 people/servings? Who eats 4 chicken thighs as a main course? Was this an error?
It served 4 people with sides and very good.
This was fantastic! After 15 minutes I basted and turned oven to 450. I used really large garlic cloves minced and I recommend that. Juicy, loads of flavor
Great Sunday supper! Easy, great flavor! And my dad loved this dish!
I served with wide noodles and Brussel Sprouts!
Sounds delicious.
How long do you cook them if they are bone-in thighs?
40-45minutes.