Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs
Boneless chicken thighs baked to perfection with some Italian seasoning, honey, garlic, and broth.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Season the 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs with the seasonings (Kosher salt and pepper, and 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning on both sides. Preheat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drizzle the 2 teaspoons olive oil into the skillet and add chicken thighs. Sear for about 3 minutes per side, then set aside.
- Add 4 cloves garlic (minced) and saute for 1 minute.
- Stir in the 1/4 cup honey and 1/4 cup chicken broth. Allow the sauce to start bubbling, then return the chicken and spoon over with the sauce.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the inside temperature of each chicken thigh reaches 165F.
- Garnish with 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley.
Notes
- You may make bone-in chicken thighs but they will take at least double the time to cook through.
- If you do not have honey, you may use maple syrup or agave.
- Use fresh garlic instead of garlic powder.
- Want a much leaner cut, you may use chicken breasts.
- Use vegetable broth if you do not have chicken broth.
Nutrition
Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 508mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 129IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg