Lemon-Herb Crusted Chicken with Honey-Glazed Carrots

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Juicy chicken thighs with a crispy lemon-herb crust, served with tender honey-glazed carrots for a balanced weeknight dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, all-purpose flour, lemon zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 2, 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 2 American cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 2 tbsp flour, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1/2 tsp dried thyme. Press gently to adhere.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 6 minutes until golden brown and skin is crispy — do not flip yet.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken and add sliced carrots to the skillet around the chicken. Drizzle with 2 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp butter. Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper.
  4. Step 4: Transfer skillet to a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven. Bake for 15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and carrots are tender when pierced with a fork.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven, let rest 5 minutes. Carrots should be glossy and caramelized, chicken skin crisp. Serve with pan juices.

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