Honey-Rosemary Glazed Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-11 · Updated 2026-07-11

Juicy chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and fragrant honey-rosemary sauce, roasted to a golden finish. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, fresh rosemary 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.

Ingredients

• 6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
• 3 tbsp honey
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Pat dry 6 bone-in chicken thighs and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5-6 minutes until the skin turns golden brown and crispy.
3. Step 3: Flip the chicken thighs and add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary to the pan, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Drizzle 3 tbsp honey and 2 tbsp lemon juice evenly over the chicken. Spoon the sauce around the pieces, then transfer the skillet to the oven.
5. Step 5: Roast for 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the glaze thickens, coating the chicken with a shiny finish.