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    Home » Main Course Recipes » Chicken and Poultry Recipes

    Published: Jul 25, 2016 · Modified: Nov 3, 2023 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

    Gingerbread Chicken

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    Sticky glazed Gingerbread Chicken brings the flavor of the iconic Christmas dessert to the dinner table only in entrée form.

    Glazed Gingerbread Chicken

    This recipe comes together quickly, and with only five ingredients (not including the chicken), it will be on your family dinner table with a minimal amount of effort on your part.

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    These Sticky Glazed Gingerbread Chicken Thighs are my wink and a nod to flavorful gingerbread cookies and cake.

    Gingerbread Chicken

    As you can see, the color of the gingerbread chicken after it's baked is gorgeous, and beautifully caramelized. The flavor is pretty spectacular too.

    What cut of chicken works best for this recipe?

    The gingerbread glaze is delicious no matter what cut of chicken you use. Feel free to use this glaze on your personal favorite part of any bird.

    If you prefer chicken breast or chicken legs to chicken thighs, or if you prefer boneless skinless chicken meat, by all means, use this gingerbread glaze. However, please be aware that the cooking time will vary depending on whether you use boneless chicken as opposed to bone-in chicken (as I used here).

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    As long as the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees (when using an instant read thermometer), you'll know your chicken is thoroughly cooked no matter what cut of chicken you decide to use.

    Gingerbread Chicken Recipe

    How to make gingerbread chicken

    • Place 12 chicken thighs into a baking dish. Season with salt and pepper.
    • In a medium bowl whisk together molasses, lime juice, ground ginger, honey, and allspice.
    Gingerbread Chicken Thigh recipe
    • Brush half of the gingerbread glaze over the chicken thighs.
    • Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 40 minutes.
    • Remove the chicken from the oven and brush with the remaining glaze.
    • Return the chicken to the oven and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165-degrees when using an instant read thermometer.
    How to make Glazed Gingerbread Chicken

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    Glazed Gingerbread Chicken

    Gingerbread Chicken

    Renee Goerger
    Sticky glazed gingerbread chicken bring the flavor of a staple holiday dessert to the dinner table in entree form.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Easy Main Course, main course - chicken
    Cuisine German Inspired
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 490 kcal

    Equipment

    • 13 x 9 baking dish
    • pastry brush
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • whisk
    • Mixing Bowls
    • instant read thermometer
    • kitchen timer optional
    • cooking spray

    Ingredients
      

    • 12 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
    • ¼ cup molasses
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice
    • 1½ tablespoons ground ginger
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1¼ teaspoons allspice
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350-degrees Fahrenheit (175-degrees Celsius)
    • Spray the baking dish with cooking spray and add the chicken skin side up.
    • Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Whisk the molasses, lime juice, ginger, honey, and allspice in a medium bowl.
    • Use a pastry brush and brush half the gingerbread glaze over the chicken.
    • Bake the chicken for 40 minutes in a preheated oven.
    • Remove the chicken and brush on the remaining gingerbread glaze.
    • Return the chicken to the oven and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165-degrees (using an instant read thermometer).

    Notes

    If using a different cut of chicken, make sure you cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
    Store any leftovers in a airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
    May be frozen. Cook, cool completely, and store in a airtight freezer container for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 66gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 322mgSodium: 311mgPotassium: 1181mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 89IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 4mg

    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed this delicious gingerbread chicken recipe as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!

    Glazed Gingerbread Chicken

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    1. Katerina @ Diethood says

      July 28, 2016 at 9:57 am

      I loooove chicken thighs, but that glaze...OH.my! I bet the chicken was beyond amazing!

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    2. Melanie | Melanie Makes\ says

      July 28, 2016 at 12:01 am

      Christmas in July, indeed! What a fun twist on a traditional chicken dish.

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    3. Nancy | The Bitter Side of Sweet says

      July 27, 2016 at 9:35 pm

      I just love the flavors of this! And the step by step is so helpful!

      Reply
    4. Cathy | Lemon Tree Dwelling says

      July 27, 2016 at 8:48 pm

      I'm loving your version of Christmas in July! The flavor sounds amazing!

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    5. Jessica @ Sprinkle Some Sugar says

      July 26, 2016 at 6:26 pm

      Sooo drooling over these!

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    6. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says

      July 26, 2016 at 2:12 pm

      Holy moly I am drooling and I do not even eat meat! This will go over so well in our house!

      Reply

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