Baked Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sweet Pumpkin Puree

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

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Tender chicken thighs baked with a honey glaze served alongside a smooth, spiced pumpkin puree inspired by fall harvest flavors. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, honey, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces, skin on bone-in chicken thighs
3 tbsp honey
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tbsp unsalted butter
to taste ground black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to create the glaze.
Step 2: Pat dry 6 bone-in chicken thighs with skin on and brush each thigh generously with the honey-spice glaze.
Step 3: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin side down and sear for 4-5 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
Step 4: Flip the thighs and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven, baking for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
Step 5: While the chicken bakes, combine 1 cup pumpkin puree with 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until warmed through and smooth, seasoning with ground black pepper to taste.
Step 6: Serve the baked honey-glazed chicken thighs alongside a scoop of the spiced pumpkin puree for a comforting autumn meal.