Grilled Citrus-Honey Glazed Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Juicy grilled chicken thighs brushed with a tangy citrus and honey glaze, perfect for a flavorful Father’s Day meal. This American Father’s Day recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, and 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: 35 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp honey
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp honey, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves until well combined to create the glaze.
Step 2: Pat dry 6 bone-in chicken thighs and place them in a shallow dish. Pour half of the glaze over the chicken, turning to coat evenly, and marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade and discard used marinade. Grill chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and skin is nicely charred.
Step 4: During the last 5 minutes of grilling, brush the remaining glaze over the chicken thighs once or twice, allowing it to caramelize and form a shiny coating.
Step 5: Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.