Baked Lemon-Honey Glazed Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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Juicy chicken thighs baked with a tangy lemon and sweet honey glaze for a perfect balance of flavors. This chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, lemon juice, 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: 40 min Serves 4 International cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried thyme

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 4 minced garlic cloves until combined.
Step 2: Pat dry 6 chicken thighs with paper towels and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp dried thyme.
Step 3: Place chicken thighs skin-side up in a baking dish and brush generously with the lemon-honey glaze.
Step 4: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the chicken skin is golden and crisp and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), basting with remaining glaze halfway through cooking.
Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.