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Baked chicken with garlic and herbs.

Honey Soy Chicken (Baked)

Author: Veena Azmanov
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Coooking Temperature: 420 °F / 215 °C / Gas Mark 7
Diet : GF, NF,
Calories: 388kcal
Adjust Servings Here: 4 servings

Description

This spiced honey soy chicken is the perfect combination of sweet and sticky. Flavored with aromatic spices, ginger, and garlic, each drumstick is coated with a honey-glaze that's finger-licking good. An easy recipe that takes just 10 minutes to prep and 30 minutes to bake.

Ingredients 

Chicken

  • 2 lb Chicken pieces (about 8 legs, thighs, or both)

Marinade

  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper
  • ¼ tablespoon Soy sauce
  • ¼ tablespoon Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger fresh minced
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika (sweet or spicy - optional)
  • 10 Garlic cloves (whole skin-on - optional)

Instructions

  • Thaw the chicken at least an hour before baking. Pat dry with a clean paper towel.
    Tip - Frozen or wet chicken will result in too much liquid in the finished dish, plus the marinade won't stick to it.
  • Preheat the oven at 420 °F / 215 °C / Gas Mark 7 for at least 10 minutes before you add the chicken in.
  • Next, combine all the marinade ingredients in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish or similar. Set aside.
  • Place the chicken pieces in the marinade, coat well.
    Tip - this marinated chicken can be kept in the fridge for up to 12 hours. Thaw an hour before baking.
  • Cook uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes turning the pieces over and basting them at least once in between
    Tip - if you find the chicken is getting too dark in color, just tent it with aluminum foil. Personally, I do like the darker color so I did not tent mine.
  • When done remove and let sit for at least 5 minutes before serving.  The pan juices are absolutely delicious and can be served over white rice. 
    Tip - If the pan juices are too much, you can transfer them to a saucepan and reduce over medium-high heat until you get a thicker consistency.

Recipe Notes

How to use an instant pot to make this chicken?

Yes, you can but with a slightly different process.
1. Season the chicken.
2. Use the saute mode and pan-sear the chicken on all sides for color then add the marinade
4. Pressure cook on high for 10 minutes
4. Use natural release, then open the lid.

How to use a slow cooker to make this chicken?

Place the chicken along with the rest of the ingredients in the slow cooker. Let cook on low for 4 hours or high for 3 hours.

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