Honey Garlic Chicken Legs
Sticky, savory, and irresistibly flavorful, these honey garlic chicken legs are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. This simple yet impressive recipe starts with perfectly seasoned chicken legs, seared to golden perfection, then bathed in a rich sauce made of honey, soy sauce, and fragrant minced garlic. The magic continues as the dish bakes in the oven, allowing the sauce to thicken into a luscious glaze that coats every tender bite. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a hands-off 30-minute bake, this dish is an effortless way to impress at dinnertime. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a meal guaranteed to delight your taste buds. Optimize your weeknight dinner routine with this easy honey garlic chicken legs recipe that’s bursting with flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken legs
- 0.25 cup honey
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Pat the chicken legs dry with a paper towel. Season them with salt, black pepper, and paprika on all sides.
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken legs and sear them for about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Stir in the honey and soy sauce, mixing well to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Return the chicken legs to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them to coat evenly.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 30 minutes, basting the chicken with the sauce every 10 minutes for extra flavor and glaze.
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. If desired, garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Serve the honey garlic chicken legs hot with your choice of sides, such as steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2360 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.2 g | 200% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.5 g | 233% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 973 mg | 324% | |
| Sodium | 5705 mg | 248% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.8 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.6 g | ||
| Protein | 175.0 g | 350% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 145 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2170 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
