Honey-Marmalade Glazed Scotch Whisky Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-16 · Updated 2026-06-16

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Tender chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and zesty honey and marmalade sauce enhanced by subtle Scotch whisky notes. This chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 30 min Serves 4 International cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (about 1.5 lbs) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup Scotch whisky
3 tbsp orange marmalade
2 tbsp honey
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat dry 4 chicken thighs and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 6-7 minutes until skin is golden brown and crisp.
Step 3: Flip the chicken thighs and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Remove excess fat from the pan if necessary.
Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup Scotch whisky, 3 tbsp orange marmalade, 2 tbsp honey, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves until smooth.
Step 5: Pour the glaze evenly over the chicken thighs in the skillet, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
Step 6: Roast for 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the glaze is bubbling and caramelized.
Step 7: Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving, spooning extra glaze from the pan over the chicken.