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oven baked honey chili garlic chicken with thick sauce
Isaac blogger

Honey Chili Garlic Chicken

Sticky oven-baked chicken coated in a sweet chili garlic glaze with tender texture and bold flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner / Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories:
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken
  • 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Sauce
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water

Method
 

  1. Before You Begin
  2. Preheat and prepare your cookware as needed. Cooking times and results may vary depending on your equipment and ingredients.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  4. Season chicken lightly with salt and pepper and arrange in a single layer.
  5. Whisk honey, chili sauce, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, chili flakes, and cornstarch slurry until smooth.
  6. Pour sauce evenly over chicken, turning pieces to coat.
  7. Bake 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and juices run clear.
  8. Spoon sauce over chicken during the last 5 minutes of baking for a glossy glaze.
  9. Let rest 5 minutes before serving so juices redistribute.

Notes

    • Avoid overcrowding so chicken cooks evenly.
    • Add vegetables near the end to keep texture tender.
    • Store leftovers refrigerated up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
    • Reheat in oven or microwave until heated through.