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Oven Fried Chicken with Honey Garlic Sauce Recipe

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This Oven Fried Chicken recipe offers a crispy, golden brown crust on juicy, skinless chicken thighs paired with tender-crisp broccoli and a flavorful honey garlic sauce. The dish combines oven baking with a classic breading technique for a healthier fried chicken alternative, complete with an optional air fryer method for a quicker, equally delicious result.

Ingredients

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Broccoli & Seasoning

  • 2 broccoli heads (washed and dried, cut into florets)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper

Chicken & Breading

  • 6 bone-in skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 pinch salt (to season)
  • 1 pinch pepper (to season)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoky)
  • 1 3/4 cups Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • Cooking oil spray (optional for crispness)

Honey Garlic Sauce

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar (or white or apple cider vinegar, optional)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water)

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Broccoli: In a bowl, combine the broccoli florets with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat and set aside to marinate slightly.
  2. Season Chicken: Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper evenly on both sides. Prepare three shallow bowls for breading: one with flour, one with a whisked mixture of egg, milk, garlic powder, salt, and paprika, and one with Panko breadcrumbs mixed with vegetable oil.
  3. Bread the Chicken: Working with one chicken thigh at a time, coat each piece first in flour, then dip it fully into the egg mixture, and finally dredge it in the Panko breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating well. Place the breaded chicken on a prepared baking sheet, and repeat with all thighs.
  4. Optional Oil Spray: Lightly spray the coated chicken thighs with cooking oil spray to enhance crispiness when baking.
  5. Bake the Chicken and Broccoli: Place the baking sheet with chicken into the preheated oven and cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, crispy, and golden brown, while the broccoli becomes tender-crisp.
  6. Make Honey Garlic Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, soy sauce, optional vinegar, and minced garlic. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then immediately reduce heat to low to avoid burning.
  7. Thicken Sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue stirring for about 2 minutes until the sauce thickens nicely. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the cooked chicken with fresh parsley and serve immediately alongside the honey garlic sauce for dipping or drizzling.
  9. Optional Air Fryer Method – Chicken: Arrange the breaded chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray the breading with cooking oil and air fry at 392°F (200°C) for 25 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
  10. Optional Air Fryer Method – Broccoli: Toss the broccoli florets in the air fryer basket and cook separately at 356°F (180°C) for 7 minutes until tender-crisp.
  11. Final Toss and Serve: Combine cooked chicken and broccoli with honey garlic sauce, tossing gently to coat all pieces. Serve immediately for a flavorful meal.

Notes

  • You can substitute bone-in skinless chicken thighs with chicken drumsticks or breasts, though cooking time may vary.
  • The cooking oil spray helps achieve a crispier crust but is optional; brushing with a little oil also works well.
  • The rice wine vinegar in the sauce is optional; you may replace it with white or apple cider vinegar or omit altogether for a sweeter sauce.
  • For gluten-free option, replace all-purpose flour and Panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives.
  • Check chicken internal temperature to ensure it reaches 165°F (74°C) before serving.
  • The air fryer method significantly reduces overall cooking time compared to oven baking.

Keywords: oven fried chicken, honey garlic sauce, crispy chicken thighs, baked chicken, broccoli side dish, homemade fried chicken, healthier fried chicken

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