Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Jaca

By Jaca Kitchen · · Updated

These sugar-free honey garlic chicken thighs swap honey for Jaca allulose, so you get all the sticky, sweet-savory glaze with zero added sugar. It's a weeknight-easy baked dinner that tastes like takeout, with a caramelized garlic glaze clinging to every juicy thigh.

This is a Jaca-adjusted, healthier version of the classic honey garlic chicken. We replace the honey with Jaca 100% pure allulose at double the amount, whisked with a splash of water so it dissolves into a glossy glaze that browns beautifully in the oven — without the sugar spike.

Prep time: 10 minutes  |  Cook time: 45 minutes  |  Total time: 55 minutes  |  Servings: 6

Ingredients:

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground paprika
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ cup Jaca allulose (replaces ¼ cup honey — 2x the amount)
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix the flour and paprika in a medium bowl.
  3. Coat each chicken thigh in the flour mixture and place in a greased or foil-lined baking dish.
  4. Season each thigh with the salt and pepper.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk the Jaca allulose with the water and soy sauce until the Jaca fully dissolves into a smooth glaze, then stir in the minced garlic.
  6. Pour the glaze evenly over the chicken, flipping the thighs to coat completely. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if using.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F internally and the glaze is caramelized. Allulose browns faster than sugar, so keep an eye on the last few minutes.
  9. Spoon the pan glaze over the top and serve with rice or vegetables, with extra sauce on the side if you like.

Jaca-adjusted note: Because Jaca allulose is a rare sugar that isn't metabolized like conventional sugar, this glaze delivers the same sticky-sweet flavor with essentially zero added sugar — a healthier take on the sweet we grew up with.