Baked honey chilli lemon garlic chicken

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower in calories, while maple syrup is often more affordable.

chili sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Sriracha offers a similar flavor with less sugar, while hot sauce is often cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is usually less expensive.

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a bowl, whisk together honey, chili sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, soy sauce, and grated ginger.

Place chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated.

Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.

Arrange the marinated chicken in a single layer in the baking dish.

Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and season with black pepper and salt.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.

Baste the chicken with the pan juices halfway through cooking for extra flavor.

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

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