Aperol-Glazed Roasted Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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Juicy roasted chicken thighs coated with a vibrant Aperol and honey glaze that balances bittersweet and citrus flavors. This Italian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 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 320 calories and feeds 4, 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: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs) Bone-in chicken thighs
1/4 cup Aperol
2 tbsp Honey
2 tbsp Olive oil
3 Garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp Fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup Aperol, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until well combined.
Step 2: Pat dry 4 bone-in chicken thighs and place them skin-side up on a roasting pan. Brush half of the Aperol glaze evenly over the chicken.
Step 3: Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, then brush the remaining glaze over the thighs and continue roasting for an additional 10 minutes until skin is caramelized and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 4: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute and the glaze to set.