Honey-Rosemary Chicken Thighs with Lemon

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Tender chicken thighs glazed with honey and rosemary, finished with a bright lemon finish for a balanced, aromatic dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, honey, olive oil 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: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken and add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, and 3 tbsp honey to the skillet. Stir to coat chicken, then reduce heat to medium.
  4. Step 4: Cook for 10 minutes, basting occasionally with the honey mixture, until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken from skillet and place on a plate. Add 1 tbsp lemon zest and 1/4 cup lemon juice to the skillet, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Step 6: Pour sauce over chicken and serve immediately.

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