Soy-Ginger Glazed Chicken Thighs

A foolproof, hands-off recipe for tasty baked chicken thighs, in a sweet and salty ginger-soy glaze made with honey and butter.

📝 Ingredients

• 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs ((about 6 large thighs))
• 2 shallots (or 1/2 red onion) (peeled and cut into quarters)
• 1/3 cup soy sauce or tamari sauce
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove (grated or finely chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon butter or ghee (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion tops

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2. 2Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. Spray a rimmed baking sheet or shallow baking pan with cooking spray or line with a sheet of parchment. Arrange the chicken in the pan and tuck the shallot quarters in and around them.
3. 3Whisk together the soy sauce, ginger, lemon juice, garlic and cayenne in a small bowl. Pour the sauce over the thighs, turning them to coat both sides, then turn skin-side up. The chicken can marinate up to 24 hours ahead in the refrigerator before baking.
4. 4Bake 30-35 minutes, until the skin is puffed and golden brown. Remove the pan from the oven.
5. 5Carefully pour the pan juices into a small saucepan and stir in the honey and butter. Bring to a boil and cook about 5 minutes, or until it reduces by a third (watch the pot and lower the heat slightly so it doesn't boil over).
6. 6Pour the reduced sauce over the chicken thighs and put them back in the oven to bake 5 more minutes.
7. 7Sprinkle the green onion over the chicken and serve.