Paleo Honey Garlic Chicken

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible Paleo Honey Garlic Chicken recipe! Juicy chicken thighs are perfectly seared to lock in flavor, then coated in a luscious, sticky-sweet sauce made from raw honey, coconut aminos, and a touch of apple cider vinegar for added tang. Infused with garlic and ginger, this dish strikes the perfect balance of savory and sweet while remaining gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly. Finished with a sprinkle of sliced green onions and nutty sesame seeds, this one-pan meal is not only quick and easy—ready in just 35 minutes—but also bursting with bold, wholesome flavors. Serve it alongside steamed vegetables or cauliflower rice for a satisfying, paleo-approved feast the whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 pieces chicken thighs
• 4 large garlic cloves
• 0.25 cup raw honey
• 0.25 cup coconut aminos
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 stalks green onions
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

In a small bowl, finely mince the garlic and set aside.

Step 3

In another bowl, mix together the honey, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and ginger to create the sauce.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Season the chicken thighs on both sides with sea salt and black pepper.

Step 6

Add the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin side down, and sear for 3-4 minutes until the skin is golden brown. Flip the thighs and sear the other side for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 7

Lower the heat to medium, add minced garlic to the skillet, and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 8

Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken, ensuring each thigh is well coated.

Step 9

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.

Step 10

While the chicken is baking, thinly slice the green onions.

Step 11

Once the chicken is done, remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle the chicken with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Step 12

Serve hot with your choice of paleo-friendly sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1453.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3223.5

Total Fat 165.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 1128mg	0%
Sodium 4388.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 92.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g	0%
Total Sugars 72.7g
Protein 315.9g	0%

Vitamin D 84IU	0%
Calcium 205.1mg	0%
Iron 12.7mg	0%
Potassium 3110.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.6%

Protein: 40.5%

Carbs: 11.9%