Honey Glazed Chicken Meal Prep
Honey Glazed Chicken Meal Prep
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
For the Marinade
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon garlic, freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated (or 1/2 teaspoon ground)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, optional
For Additional Seasoning (Optional)
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- garlic powder, to taste
- paprika, to taste
For the Glaze
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- leftover marinade, from the chicken
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha, optional, for added heat
- corn starch, as needed, to thicken
For Garnish
- green onions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a large Ziploc bag, combine the 2 pounds of chicken thighs with all the marinade ingredients: 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 3 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon freshly grated garlic, 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (or 1/2 teaspoon ground), 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and optional 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Seal the bag and massage the chicken to ensure it is thoroughly coated with the marinade. Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 to 4 hours. The longer it marinates, the more flavor it will build.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Once marinated, remove the chicken from the bag and place the chicken thighs in a baking dish (lining the dish with parchment paper is recommended for easier cleanup).
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Optionally, sprinkle additional salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika on both sides of the chicken thighs for extra seasoning.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Preheat your pellet grill, regular grill, or oven to 375°F. Place the chicken on the preheated cooking surface and cook for about 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the glaze. In a medium pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then, add 1/3 cup honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, the leftover marinade from the chicken bag, and 1 teaspoon Sriracha (if desired for added heat). Bring the mixture to a simmer. If you want a thicker glaze, add corn starch (mixed with a tablespoon of cold water) gradually, stirring constantly, until the glaze heats up, bubbles, and reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
After the initial 30 minutes of cooking, remove the chicken from the grill or oven. Brush the prepared glaze generously onto the chicken thighs.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Increase the cooking temperature to 400°F. Place the glazed chicken (in the pan or baking dish) back on the grill or in the oven for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F and the glaze is caramelized.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 9
For a crispier top, you can optionally finish the chicken by broiling it on high in the oven for about 5 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Once cooked, remove the chicken and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish the honey-glazed chicken with chopped green onions before serving.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Honey Glazed Chicken Meal Prep
For the Chicken
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
For the Marinade
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon garlic, freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated (or 1/2 teaspoon ground)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, optional
For Additional Seasoning (Optional)
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- garlic powder, to taste
- paprika, to taste
For the Glaze
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- leftover marinade, from the chicken
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha, optional, for added heat
- corn starch, as needed, to thicken
For Garnish
- green onions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a large Ziploc bag, combine the 2 pounds of chicken thighs with all the marinade ingredients: 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 3 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon freshly grated garlic, 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (or 1/2 teaspoon ground), 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and optional 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Seal the bag and massage the chicken to ensure it is thoroughly coated with the marinade. Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 to 4 hours. The longer it marinates, the more flavor it will build.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Once marinated, remove the chicken from the bag and place the chicken thighs in a baking dish (lining the dish with parchment paper is recommended for easier cleanup).
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Optionally, sprinkle additional salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika on both sides of the chicken thighs for extra seasoning.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Preheat your pellet grill, regular grill, or oven to 375°F. Place the chicken on the preheated cooking surface and cook for about 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the glaze. In a medium pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then, add 1/3 cup honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, the leftover marinade from the chicken bag, and 1 teaspoon Sriracha (if desired for added heat). Bring the mixture to a simmer. If you want a thicker glaze, add corn starch (mixed with a tablespoon of cold water) gradually, stirring constantly, until the glaze heats up, bubbles, and reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
After the initial 30 minutes of cooking, remove the chicken from the grill or oven. Brush the prepared glaze generously onto the chicken thighs.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Increase the cooking temperature to 400°F. Place the glazed chicken (in the pan or baking dish) back on the grill or in the oven for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F and the glaze is caramelized.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 9
For a crispier top, you can optionally finish the chicken by broiling it on high in the oven for about 5 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Once cooked, remove the chicken and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish the honey-glazed chicken with chopped green onions before serving.
⏱️ 5 min