Soy-Free Honey Glazed Chicken

Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistible Soy-Free Honey Glazed Chicken, a dish that delivers bold, savory-sweet flavors without the use of soy-based ingredients. Tender, golden-brown chicken thighs are seared to perfection and coated in a luscious glaze crafted from honey, apple cider vinegar, and aromatic spices like garlic, ginger, and ground coriander. A cornstarch slurry ensures the sauce achieves the perfect silky texture, while a final sprinkle of sliced green onions and sesame seeds adds a fresh, nutty finish. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy, gluten-free recipe is perfect for serving alongside steamed rice or roasted vegetables, making it a wholesome family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken thighs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 0.25 cup Water
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
• 2 teaspoons Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

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

Step 3

Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, skin side down, and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Reduce heat to low and add honey, apple cider vinegar, and ground coriander. Stir to combine and let it simmer for 2 minutes.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add this to the skillet and stir until the glaze thickens, approximately 1-2 minutes.

Step 7

Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, turning them in the glaze to coat evenly.

Step 8

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Step 10

Serve immediately with your choice of sides such as rice or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(906.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1978.7

Total Fat 97.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 564mg	0%
Sodium 2873.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 114.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g	0%
Total Sugars 98.8g
Protein 159.3g	0%

Vitamin D 42IU	0%
Calcium 138.2mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 1709.2mg	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: 44.6%

Protein: 32.2%

Carbs: 23.2%