Orange-Honey Glazed Chicken Thighs with Crispy Skin

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted to perfection with a sweet and tangy orange-honey glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the skin. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, orange juice, honey 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: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1/2 cup orange juice
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup orange juice, 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes until well combined.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5-6 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
Step 4: Flip the chicken thighs and pour the orange-honey glaze evenly over them. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the glaze thickens and caramelizes.
Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute and the glaze to set.