Honey-Lavender Roasted Chicken with Spring Vegetables

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Tender roasted chicken glazed with a honey-lavender sauce paired with vibrant spring vegetables. This Mediterranean-inspired Mother’s Day recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, honey, dried lavender buds 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: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp honey, 1 tsp dried lavender buds, 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme, and 4 minced garlic cloves until combined.
  2. Step 2: Rub 3 tbsp olive oil evenly over 6 bone-in chicken thighs and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Brush the honey-lavender mixture over the chicken, coating both sides.
  3. Step 3: Arrange the chicken thighs on a rimmed baking sheet. Toss 3 peeled and cut carrots and 1 bunch trimmed asparagus with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp lemon juice, then spread around the chicken.
  4. Step 4: Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes, until chicken skin is golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F, and vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving, spooning any pan juices over the chicken and vegetables.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Honey-Lavender Roasted Chicken with Spring Vegetables take to make?

Total time is about 55 minutes (15 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Honey-Lavender Roasted Chicken with Spring Vegetables?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep bone-in chicken thighs from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Lavender Roasted Chicken with Spring Vegetables?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Honey-Lavender Roasted Chicken with Spring Vegetables for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Honey-Lavender Roasted Chicken with Spring Vegetables?

Mediterranean mother’s day like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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