Honey-Glazed Lemon Chicken with Asparagus

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

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Tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet-tangy honey-lemon glaze, served with roasted asparagus for a vibrant, balanced meal. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, olive oil, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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 410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons honey
1, zested and juiced lemon
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 pound, trimmed asparagus
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat 1.5 pounds chicken thighs dry and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for 3 minutes more.
Step 3: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 3 tablespoons honey, 1 lemon's zest and juice, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Return to oven and roast for 18-20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the glaze bubbles and thickens.
Step 4: While chicken roasts, toss 1 pound trimmed asparagus with 1 teaspoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on a separate sheet pan for 12-15 minutes until crisp-tender and lightly charred.