Baked Lemon-Thyme Chicken with Garlic and Honey Glaze

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Roasted with fresh lemon, thyme, and a sweet garlic-honey glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, fresh lemon juice, fresh thyme leaves 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: 30 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until well combined.
  2. Step 2: Place 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the lemon-thyme-garlic-honey mixture evenly over the chicken, turning each piece to coat thoroughly.
  3. Step 3: Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the glaze is caramelized and slightly sticky on the edges.
  4. Step 4: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute and flavors to settle.

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