This Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken is super easy to make and the slightly sweet-spicy glaze compliments the chicken so well. This recipe is always a hit in my household. Even those picky eaters will be asking for a second serving. The chicken is baked in a delicious sauce that it’s out of this world. Grab yourself a few simple and inexpensive ingredients and be prepared to make a recipe that will make you and those you share enjoy the amazing flavors.
It’s my motto that if you are going to make chicken it has to have flavor, color, and be moist. This Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken has that and much more. The chicken pieces are baked and tossed with a glaze that infuses the chicken with amazing flavors. I love chicken especially chicken leg quarters. they are inexpensive and very easily you can feed a crowd without hurting your budget. If you have not yet tried The Most Flavorful Baked Chicken Leg Quarters, I invite you to try that recipe. It is one of my most popular recipes here on the blog and my Youtube channel. But don’t leave without giving this Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken a try, I’m confident you will love it.
This Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken is so easy to prepare. I use one of my favorite tools in the kitchen a Cast-iron Pan. What I love about a cast iron is the ability you have to go from the stovetop to the oven. They are so versatile that you can cook one or two juicy steaks and even a whole chicken. And the best part, it’s very inexpensive and it holds heat even better than a regular stain steel pan. So I invite you to grab your cast iron and let’s cook!
How to make Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken:
The first step is using a paper towel, pat dry the chicken then season the chicken with salt and pepper, drizzle with oil, and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350°F (176.6°C).
Next, place the cast iron on the stovetop over medium-high heat let it get really hot for about 2 to 3 minutes. Place the chicken pieces on the cast iron and sear it on both sides. This will ensure a very crispy and juicy chicken. Then, transfer the cast iron into the oven. Let the chicken cook for about 20 minutes.
While the chicken legs are cooking in the oven, let’s prepare the Honey Garlic Glaze:
In a small saucepan combine 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce, 1/3 cup of honey or maple syrup, 2 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 ½ light brown sugar. Cook on the stove at the lowest temperature for about 10 minutes or until sauce reduces and thickness.
Then, pour the glaze over the chicken and set the oven to broil (highest temperature). let the chicken cook for about 3-5 minutes. Then remove from the oven and let it rest for about 2 minutes before you serve.
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Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken
Equipment
- Cast Iron (Oven-save Pan)
Ingredients
- 2 chicken leg quarters
- 1 teaspoon salt
- black pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon oil
To make Honey Garlic Glaze:
- 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/3 cup of honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 ½ tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- crush red pepper optional
Instructions
- The first step is using a paper towel, pat dry the chicken
- Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper (to taste), drizzle a little bit oil, and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350°F (176.6°C).
- Next, place the cast iron on the stovetop over medium-high heat let it get really hot for about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Place the chicken pieces on the cast iron and sear it on both sides. This will ensure a very crispy and juicy chicken.
- Then, transfer the cast iron into the oven. Let the chicken cook for about 20 minutes.
While the chicken legs are cooking in the oven, let's prepare the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- In a small saucepan combine 1 tablespoon of minced garlic,1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce, 1/3 cup of honey or maple syrup, 2 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar,
- Cook on the stove at the lowest temperature for about 10 minutes or until sauce thickess
- Then, pour the sauce over the chicken and set the oven to broil (highest temperature). Let the chicken cook for about 3-5 minutes. Then remove from the oven and let it rest for about 2 minutes before you serve.
Nutrition
*Nutritional Disclaimer: Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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