Crispy Aperol-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Lemon

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Juicy chicken thighs coated in a glossy, citrusy-sweet glaze made with Aperol, perfect for weeknight dinners with minimal effort. This Italian-American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Bone-in chicken thighs, Aperol, Honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 Italian-American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1 pound bone-in chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken and pour 3 tablespoons Aperol, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice into the skillet, swirling to coat. Simmer for 3 minutes until the glaze thickens and becomes glossy.
  4. Step 4: Transfer skillet to a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) and bake for 15-18 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally, basting occasionally with the glaze.

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