Oven Baked Garlic Sticky Chicken Recipe with Honey Sauce

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This oven-baked garlic sticky chicken with honey sauce is the perfect dinner recipe to whip up when you want a bite of pure comfort.

Tender breaded chicken thighs coated in a sweet, sticky sauce.

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Oven baked garlic sticky chicken with honey sauce is a quick and easy meal that feels like so much more. Just like our PRESSURE COOKER CHICKEN WINGS, this oven-baked chicken is a great recipe that the whole family will love.

Breaded chicken thighs are baked until super juicy and covered in a sweet, tangy, sticky honey sauce that makes you want to lick your fingers.

With a dash of cayenne pepper, these chicken thighs have a slightly spicy flavor and are the perfect blend of sweet and savory taste. Baked in the oven for ease, this sticky chicken will soon become a Sunday night favorite.

Ingredients

Most of the ingredients for this sticky honey garlic chicken you’ll find already in your pantry or fridge. This makes it an easy dinner recipe to whip up when you don’t have time to go to the grocery store.

  • Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • Buttermilk
  • All-purpose flour
  • Salt
  • Garlic powder
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Ketchup
  • Honey
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Green onions
  • Everything bagels seasoning

See the recipe card for exact quantities.

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients (ketchup, honey, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce) until combined.

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Place the chicken thighs into a plastic bag and add in the buttermilk (alternative you could do this in a large bowl). Massage it onto the chicken through the bag until it’s coated.

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Then, add the flour, salt, garlic, and cayenne pepper into the bag and shake it to coat the chicken fully.

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In a large casserole dish, spread half of the sauce onto the bottom, covering the bottom. Set the rest aside.

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Pouring honey sauce into a glass baking dish in a single layer on the bottom.

Add the chicken to the honey sauce in a single layer before pouring the leftover sauce on top.

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Bake at 350F for roughly 50 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from the oven and garnish with green onions and everything bagel seasoning before serving.

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Storage

Once cooled, you can store this baked juicy chicken in the fridge for 3-4 days. Make sure to store it in an airtight container.

You’ll want to reheat it in the oven at 350F until warmed through. This will help bring back a bit of its somewhat crispy, sticky texture. However, know that the sauce does thicken up a bit when stored.

This isn’t a recipe I would suggest freezing as the batter doesn’t hold up as well when it thaws.

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🗹 RECIPE FAQ’S

Tips and Tricks

Can I make chicken with honey sauce with chicken breasts instead of thighs?

You can make this recipe with chicken breasts, however, know that cooking times will vary. Chicken breasts have a faster cooking time and tend to dry out easier. If using chicken breasts, I would butterfly the breasts first before coating them so that they cook quickly but also so that more of the chicken has a delicious crispy shell. This recipe can also work with chicken strips or chicken legs. Adjust the cooking time for each so that the internal temperature reaches 165F.

What’s the trick to getting crispy chicken?

Make sure that your chicken is dry before you coat it in buttermilk. This ensures that the buttermilk isn’t watered down any, and the flour mixture will stick to it well.

What do you serve with baked chicken thighs?

Any side dish will pair well with these garlic-based sticky chicken thighs. Traditional green beans, carrots, brown rice, sesame noodles, or scalloped potatoes are all delicious side dishes.

Is it better to bake chicken at 350F or 400F?

To keep chicken from drying out, bake it at 350F. Know that chicken thighs will take longer than chicken breasts to cook. Baking the chicken at 350F ensures it comes out juicy on the inside.

Why do you coat chicken in buttermilk?

Tossing the chicken thighs in buttermilk makes it so that the thighs come out extremely tender. The acidity in buttermilk helps to break down the proteins in the chicken and the result is a tender, juicy piece of meat with every bite.

How can I add new flavors to the sticky honey chicken recipe?

You can vary this chicken by adding more spice like red pepper flakes, a special kind of honey (like turmeric honey), chili sauce, or something like fresh ginger grated into the sauce. Small additions can make ordinary chicken transform easily enough the next time you make it.

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Oven Baked Garlic Sticky Chicken with Honey Sauce

Breaded chicken pieces baked to perfection in a sticky, honey garlic sauce. This oven-baked dinner recipe brings you a crispy, juicy bite with every mouthful. A delicious recipe in a flavorful honey sauce.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Serving Size 6

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken thighs boneless and skinless
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1.5 cups ketchup
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup green onions diced
  • 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350. Mix ketchup, honey, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce and set aside.
    1.5 cups ketchup, 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • Place chicken thighs in a large zip top bag. Add buttermilk, zip the bag shut, and massage into the chicken to coat.
    1 pound chicken thighs, 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • Add flour, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Seal the bag again and shake to coat chicken in flour, seasonings, and buttermilk.
    2/3 cup all purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Coat the bottom of a skillet or casserole dish with enough of the reserved sauce to cover the bottom. Reserve the remaining sauce.
  • Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer. Pour the remaining sauce over the top of the chicken. 
  • Bake for 45 to 60 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165.  Garnish with diced green onions and bagel seasoning. Serve and enjoy! 
    1/2 cup green onions, 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning

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6 Comments

  1. My family loved this chicken recipe. I made ours with chicken breast though, it turned out terrific. I love how you always give us helpful tips. You are so appreciated Brooke! You are a marvelous person.
    Hugs from Ohio ❤️🤗

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    1. I am sorry it didn’t work out for you, I would love to troubleshoot the recipe with you because you should have only gotten a hint of ketchup flavor. Feel free to email me and we can work through what could have caused the issue.

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