Ginger Garlic Chicken Thigh: 7 Secrets to Perfect Flavor
A flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thighs marinated in a zesty ginger and garlic blend, baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger (minced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 2 tablespoons honey (maple syrup can be an alternative)
- 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs (skin on)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (like cilantro or parsley)
- 2 pieces lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the chicken thighs by patting them dry with paper towels.
- Mix together a marinade of minced ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and honey in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken thighs generously with the marinade and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Arrange the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer on a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Rest the chicken thighs for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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