Aperol-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Lemon-Herb Salsa

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Crispy-skinned chicken thighs bathed in a bright Aperol-honey glaze, paired with a fresh herb salsa for perfect balance. This Italian-American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, Aperol, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 25 min Serves 2 Italian-American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 300°F), then sear chicken skin-side down for 8 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken, add 1/4 cup Aperol, 1 tablespoon honey, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice to the skillet, then transfer to a preheated 400°F oven and bake for 15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
  4. Step 4: While chicken cooks, finely dice 1/4 cup red bell pepper and 2 tablespoons red onion, then combine with 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken from oven, tent with foil for 5 minutes, then transfer to a plate. Pour the pan juices into a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes until reduced and glossy.
  6. Step 6: Serve chicken topped with reduced pan glaze and a generous spoonful of lemon-herb salsa.

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