Description
This Honey Soy Chicken Foil Packets recipe features tender, juicy chicken leg quarters coated in a flavorful dry rub, baked in foil to lock in moisture, and finished with a sticky, caramelized honey soy glaze. Easy to prepare and bursting with Asian-inspired flavors, this dish is perfect for a comforting dinner with optional roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Dry Rub
- 4 chicken leg quarters
- 4 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons ginger powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons chili flakes (or cayenne for spicier, or paprika for mild)
Glaze
- 1/2 cup honey
- 6 tablespoons soy sauce
- 8 slices fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons chili flakes (or cayenne for spicier, or paprika for mild)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Vegetables (Optional)
- Handful of vegetables of your choice (green beans, onion, peppers, tomato)
Other
- Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Spice Rub: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). In a bowl, combine salt, sugar, ginger powder, garlic powder, and chili flakes to create a dry rub. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
- Prepare Foil Packets: Cut four sheets of heavy duty foil about 16 inches (40 cm) each. Place one chicken leg quarter in the center of each sheet. Evenly distribute the dry rub over the chicken legs, rubbing it in well to coat thoroughly.
- Seal the Foil Packets: Fold up the long sides of the foil so the ends meet over the chicken, then double fold the ends to seal the packets, leaving some space inside for heat circulation. Double fold the short ends as well to fully seal and contain the juices.
- Bake the Chicken: Place the foil packets on a foil-lined sheet pan and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes to ensure juicy, tender chicken.
- Make the Glaze: While the chicken bakes, combine honey, soy sauce, fresh ginger slices, and chili flakes in a small pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to simmer. Stir regularly and cook for about 20 minutes until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Set aside to cool and thicken further.
- Remove and Unwrap Chicken: Carefully remove the chicken from the oven. Open the foil packets cautiously to avoid hot steam. Lift the chicken out and place it back on the foil-lined baking sheet, discarding the foil packets and juices.
- Add Vegetables (Optional): If desired, arrange your choice of vegetables alongside the chicken on the baking sheet to roast while broiling.
- Broil with Glaze: Turn your oven broiler on. Brush a thick layer of the prepared glaze over each chicken leg. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes until the glaze bubbles and thickens. Remove the pan from the oven, apply another layer of glaze, and broil for another 3 to 5 minutes until the skin is sticky, blistered, and caramelized.
- Serve: Serve the honey-soy glazed chicken hot as a delicious main dish with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use heavy duty foil to prevent tearing and keep juices sealed.
- Adjust chili flakes, cayenne, or paprika according to spice preference.
- The glaze can be prepared ahead to save time.
- Vegetables are optional but add color and nutrition when roasted alongside the chicken.
- Be careful opening foil packets to avoid steam burns.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
