Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Asparagus and Peas
Tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet honey-mustard glaze, roasted with crisp asparagus and peas for a vibrant spring meal. This american-inspired chicken ready in about 45 minutes pairs skin-on, bone-in Chicken thighs, Honey, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, skin-on, bone-in Chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 12 oz, trimmed Asparagus
- 1 cup Frozen peas
- 1/2, thinly sliced Lemon
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 1 lb chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Brush half over chicken thighs.
- Step 3: Place chicken thighs in a single layer in a baking dish. Add 12 oz trimmed asparagus around the chicken. Bake 25 minutes.
- Step 4: Remove from oven, brush remaining honey mixture over chicken. Sprinkle 1 cup frozen peas and 1/2 thinly sliced lemon over asparagus. Return to oven and bake 10-15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and asparagus is tender.
- Step 5: Let rest 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Asparagus and Peas take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (10 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Asparagus and Peas?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep honey from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Asparagus and Peas?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Asparagus and Peas for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Asparagus and Peas?
American chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
- ★★★★★
Brought this to a potluck and it was the first dish to disappear.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
