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Here's a delicious and easy to make Honey Garlic Chicken. All you need are just a few ingredients. It has an amazing sweet and savory honey garlic sauce that you will surely enjoy. Caramelized legs full of flavor. Sticky and garlicky. One of my favorite chicken recipe aside from my Chicken Wings.
These Honey Garlic Chicken Legs are finger-licking good and simply to die for. Minimal prep work required. A must-try!
If you'd like to check out my video how to make it, click here. 

To give the chicken a nice flavor inside the meat, I made a few slits. This will allow the sauce to sink-in then I marinate it with the sauce for at least an hour. Don't skip that step if you'd like to please your palate. Give this recipe a try and let me know what you think. Enjoy.
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honey garlic chicken recipe

Ingredients:

• 4-6 pieces chicken legs
• 1/2 tsp salt salt
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 4 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 head garlic, minced or chopped
• toasted sesame seeds for topping

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video

Procedure: 

• Make a few slits in the meat of chicken legs. 
• Arrange on a baking tray or pan. Pat dry with paper towels.
• Season with salt, pepper and onion powder. 
• In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, honey and sesame oil.
• Pour over chicken legs.
• Add garlic and mix to combine or until chicken legs are evenly coated with the sauce.
• Marinate for at 1 hour turning at least once. 
• Bake in a preheated oven at 425 F for 20 minutes.
• Turn the chicken legs completely over on its other side and bake for another 20 minutes.
• Turn again and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. If desired, broil for additional 2-3 minutes for a crispier skin. (Make sure to keep an eye when broiling to avoid burning the top.)
• Remove from oven and while hot, pour some sauce over the baked chicken. 
• Top with toasted sesame seeds. 
• Serve and enjoy.

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