Honey-Lavender Glazed Roasted Chicken

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Juicy roasted chicken thighs glazed with a delicate honey and lavender sauce, perfect for a comforting Mother’s Day meal. This Mediterranean-inspired Mother’s Day recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, dried culinary lavender 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: 35 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat dry 6 bone-in chicken thighs with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried lavender, 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until combined.
  3. Step 3: Place the chicken thighs skin side up in a roasting pan or oven-safe skillet. Brush the honey-lavender glaze generously over each piece, reserving some for basting.
  4. Step 4: Scatter 4 fresh thyme sprigs around the chicken and roast for 35 minutes, basting with the reserved glaze every 10 minutes, until the chicken skin is golden and juices run clear when pierced.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving, allowing flavors to settle and skin to crisp further.

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