Honey-Aperol Glazed Chicken Thighs with Charred Lemon Slices

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Tender chicken thighs coated in a glossy, sweet-tart glaze with Aperol and honey, served with charred lemon for a bright finish. This Italian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, Aperol, 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: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk 3 tbsp Aperol, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes until combined.
  2. Step 2: Place 1.5 lbs chicken thighs in a baking dish and coat evenly with the glaze. Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake chicken for 25 minutes until golden and juices run clear.
  4. Step 4: While chicken bakes, place 1 sliced lemon round in a hot skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes per side until charred and caramelized.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken from oven, drizzle with pan juices, and serve topped with charred lemon slices.

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