Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Sticky honey garlic chicken thighs in three tiers, from a quick value tray-bake to a free-range, gochujang-glazed chef version. The tiers differ in the chicken quality, the glaze depth and the finishing touches.

Serves2
Time45 min
Cost / serving£1.60
Dairy-free Nut-free

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Budget version

Value bone-in thighs in a simple honey, garlic and soy glaze.

Per serving£1.60
Total cost£3.20
Time45 min
Servings

Ingredients for 2

  • 4 value chicken thighs , bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper , to taste
  • Glaze
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 garlic cloves , crushed
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce

Method

  1. Heat the oven to 200C and rub the thighs with oil, salt and pepper.
  2. Mix the honey, garlic and soy together in a bowl.
  3. Arrange the thighs skin-side up in a roasting tin and roast for 20 minutes.
  4. Brush over the glaze and return to the oven for 12-15 minutes, basting once.
  5. Rest for 5 minutes, then spoon over the tin juices to serve.

Equipment

  • roasting tin

The three ways, side by side

Budget
£1.60 / serving · 45 min

Value bone-in thighs in a simple honey, garlic and soy glaze.

Better
£3.20 / serving · 40 min

Boneless thighs pan-seared then glazed with honey, ginger and rice vinegar.

Ultimate
£5.75 / serving · 50 min

Free-range thighs with a honey, gochujang and black garlic glaze and pickled chilli.