Aperol-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Lemon

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Juicy chicken thighs with a glossy, bittersweet glaze that complements roasted vegetables perfectly. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Bone-in chicken thighs, Olive oil, Aperol for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 385 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 385 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then rub with 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp dried rosemary.
  2. Step 2: Arrange thighs skin-side up in a baking dish and roast for 20 minutes until golden and crisp at the edges.
  3. Step 3: While chicken roasts, whisk together 3 tbsp Aperol and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice in a small bowl.
  4. Step 4: After 20 minutes, brush the Aperol glaze over the chicken, then return to oven and roast for 10 more minutes until the glaze bubbles and caramelizes slightly.

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