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Side view of tender chicken thighs drizzled with honey garlic sauce.

Easy Christmas Eve Honey Garlic Chicken

A delicious and festive honey garlic chicken perfect for Christmas Eve dinner, combining sweet and savory flavors with a simple baking method.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 6 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 0.25 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.25 cup honey or agave nectar
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Mix flour and paprika; coat chicken thighs evenly.
  • Place chicken in a greased dish, season with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk honey, soy sauce, and garlic; pour over chicken, sprinkle red pepper flakes.
  • Cover with foil, bake 30 mins; uncover and bake 15 mins until golden and cooked through.

Notes

Serve hot with your favorite sides and extra sauce.
Keyword chicken