Honey-Lime Glazed Chicken with Crispy Vegetables

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

Tender chicken thighs glazed in a sweet-tangy honey-lime sauce, served atop perfectly roasted rainbow vegetables. This American chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, honey, and lime for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 lime
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup zucchini
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup red onion
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F; pat 1 lb chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Arrange chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until golden and juices run clear, then set aside.
3. Step 3: Toss 1 cup diced zucchini, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, and 1/2 cup diced red onion with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, and 1/4 tsp salt; spread on a separate sheet and roast for 15 minutes until edges are crispy.
4. Step 4: Whisk 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp lime juice from 1 lime, and 1/4 tsp lime zest; brush over chicken and serve immediately with roasted vegetables.