Honey-Glazed Lemon Chicken Thighs with Roasted Asparagus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

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Juicy chicken thighs with a sweet-tangy glaze, paired with perfectly roasted asparagus for a balanced weeknight dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp honey
1 medium, juiced and zested lemon
3 cloves minced garlic
1 lb trimmed asparagus
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 1 lb chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for 3 minutes more.
Step 3: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir in 3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp lemon zest.
Step 4: Return chicken to skillet, nestling into the sauce, and spoon sauce over chicken. Arrange 1 lb trimmed asparagus around chicken, sprinkle with 1 tsp dried oregano, and drizzle with 1 tsp lemon juice.
Step 5: Transfer skillet to a preheated oven at 400°F and roast for 18-20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally and asparagus is tender-crisp.