Aperol-Herb Chicken Thighs

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Crispy-skinned chicken thighs glazed with a sweet-tart Aperol-honey sauce, elevated by fresh thyme and aromatic herbs. This Italian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Chicken thighs, Aperol, Honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 20 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 12 oz chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 8 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Step 4: Flip the thighs and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Whisk 2 tbsp Aperol, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves in a small bowl.
  6. Step 6: Pour the mixture over the chicken, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.

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