Honey-Glazed Chicken with Roasted Dozen-Spice Blend

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Tender chicken thighs roasted with a unique blend of twelve spices and finished with a sticky honey glaze. This Mediterranean-inspired New Year's recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, 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.

Ingredients

• 6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1 tsp salt to create the dozen-spice blend.
2. Step 2: Pat dry 6 bone-in chicken thighs and rub them evenly with 3 tbsp olive oil and the dozen-spice blend, making sure to coat all sides.
3. Step 3: Arrange the chicken thighs on a baking sheet lined with foil and roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, until the skin is crisp and an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
4. Step 4: Remove chicken from oven and brush each piece generously with 2 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice.
5. Step 5: Return chicken to the oven and broil on high for 3-4 minutes until the honey glaze bubbles and caramelizes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
6. Step 6: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.