We eat a lot of chicken at my house. It’s a wonderful source of protein, it’s affordable, and there are endless ways to prepare it. Here’s a super simple recipe that’s become one of my go-to’s when I want a hot, delicious meal without spending much time in the kitchen.

This recipe works for any cut of chicken, whether bone-in, boneless or skinless. My favorite way to prepare it, though, is skin-on, boned thighs. The skin get so nice and crispy as it bakes.

Tip: When I make chicken, I like to cook extra so that I have plenty of leftovers for other meals. Meal-prepping like this is a huge time-saver and ensures that I always have a healthy entree at the ready.

Here’s how to make delicious honey baked chicken.

First, place the chicken on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.

In a small bowl, use a spoon to thoroughly mix equal parts of honey and soy sauce (or soy-free sauce). Soy-free is what I prefer to use. My favorites are Coconut Aminos or Ocean’s Halo No-Soy Soy Free Sauce.

Use a silicone basting brush to generously brush the honey-soy mixture over the top and side of the chicken.

Then sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper (or regular salt and pepper).

Now it’s ready to bake. Like I said, it’s SO easy!

Easy honey baked chicken recipe by Michelle Rogers Healthy Living

Ingredients:

• Bone-in chicken thighs (or any other cut of your choice)
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup soy sauce or soy-free substitute
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Place the chicken on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
3. In a small bowl, use a spoon to thoroughly mix equal parts of honey and soy sauce (or soy-free sauce). Soy-free is what I prefer to use. My favorites are Coconut Aminos or Ocean’s Halo No-Soy Soy Free Sauce.
4. Use a silicone basting brush to generously brush the honey-soy mixture over the top and sides of the chicken.
5. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. I like to use kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, but ordinary salt and pepper will also do.
6. Bake for 40 minutes for bone-in, or 20 minutes for boneless, or until done. Chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees as measured by a meat thermometer.

Pairs well with rice or potatoes, and another vegetable such as green beans.

Enjoy!

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