Baked Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Lemon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-19 · Updated 2026-04-19

Juicy chicken thighs coated in a sweet-tart honey-lime glaze, baked until golden and finished with a bright lemon zest. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry, then rub with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp dried thyme in a small bowl.
3. Step 3: Place chicken thighs skin-side up in a baking dish and brush with half the honey glaze. Bake for 25 minutes.
4. Step 4: Brush with remaining glaze and bake for 10-15 minutes more until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
5. Step 5: Let rest 5 minutes, then serve with extra lemon juice for brightness.