Honey-Glazed Roasted Chicken with Cinnamon and Orange Zest

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Juicy roasted chicken thighs glazed with a sweet honey and cinnamon sauce, accented by bright orange zest for a warm, fragrant finish. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, honey, ground cinnamon 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: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat dry 6 bone-in chicken thighs and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tbsp orange zest until smooth and fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken thighs skin-side down. Sear for 4-5 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
  4. Step 4: Flip the chicken thighs and add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
  5. Step 5: Pour the honey-cinnamon-orange glaze over the chicken, spooning some onto each piece.
  6. Step 6: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the glaze is bubbly and caramelized.
  7. Step 7: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving, spooning extra pan juices over the chicken.

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