Orange-Glazed Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Juicy chicken thighs with a sweet-tart orange glaze, finished with a hint of fresh thyme for vibrant summer flavor. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic 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.

Ingredients

• 4 (about 1.5 lbs) boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 2, juiced and zested orange
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 4 chicken thighs dry and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper on both sides.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, then remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the juice and zest of 2 oranges, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp soy sauce, then simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Step 4: Return the chicken to the skillet, coat with the sauce, and cook for 2 minutes more. Sprinkle with 1 tsp chopped thyme before serving.