Molasses Glazed Chicken Thighs

5 from 3 votes

These Molasses Glazed Chicken Thighs are a delight! The molasses mixture makes a marinade that turns these chicken thighs into a delicious meal.

Prep Time5

Cook Time35

Marinate Time1

Total Time1 40

Servings:

Calories: 317kcal

9-12 chicken thighs or 4 chicken breasts, bone-in, skin on, or bonesless, skinless
cooking spray

Combine soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, pepper and garlic in a large resealable bag.
Add the molasses last as it tends to stick to the outside of the bag. Seal and shake.
Add your chicken thighs or chicken breasts. Seal, and chill 8 to 24 hours adjusting thighs periodically.
When you are ready to bake remove chicken from marinade, and discard.
Prepare a foil lined baking sheet with tinfoil and a rack coated in cooking spray. Place chicken thighs on the rack, evenly spaced.

CHICKEN THIGHS, BONELESS, SKINLESS at 400 degrees for between 30-35 minutes.
CHICKEN THIGHS, BONE IN, SKIN ON for between 35-40 minutes.
CHICKEN BREASTS, BONELESS, SKINLESS at 400 degrees for between 25-30 minutes.
CHICKEN BREASTS, BONE IN, SKIN ON for between 35-40 minutes.
Make sure the internal temperature is 165 degrees. Serve and enjoy!

When cooking bone-in and skin-on thighs, use a thermometer to check internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit before serving.

Baste your chicken frequently with marinade while its cooking to help keep your chicken moist and more flavorful.

Use wire rack on the baking sheet so the molasses glaze doesn’t burn and stick to the bottom of the pan while cooking.

Brush some additional molasses on top of your thighs during last 10 minutes of baking to add more molasses flavor.

Always preheat your oven to evenly distribute heat resulting in juicier chicken.