Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Aperol Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-19 · Updated 2026-04-19

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Crispy-skinned chicken thighs coated in a sweet-bitter glaze made with Aperol and honey, finished with garlic. This Italian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 33 minutes, pairs Chicken thighs, Aperol, Honey 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 23 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 pounds Chicken thighs
1/4 cup Aperol
2 tablespoons Honey
2 tablespoons Soy sauce
2 cloves Garlic
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 1.5 pounds chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Place chicken skin-side down in the skillet and cook undisturbed for 8 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Step 4: Flip chicken, then add 1/4 cup Aperol, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet.
Step 5: Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and glaze has thickened slightly.