Aperol-Honey Glazed Chicken Thighs with Lemon
Tender chicken thighs coated in a glossy, sweet-bitter glaze that balances Aperol's citrus notes with honey and fresh herbs. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Chicken thighs (skin-on, bone-in), 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 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.
Ingredients
- 12 oz Chicken thighs (skin-on, bone-in)
- 2 tbsp Aperol
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove Minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp Dried rosemary
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add chicken skin-side down; cook for 5 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Step 3: Flip chicken, reduce heat to medium, and add 2 tbsp Aperol, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/2 tsp dried rosemary to the skillet; simmer for 8 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the chicken.
- Step 4: Continue cooking until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature, basting occasionally with the glaze until glossy and sticky.
