Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Half-Orange Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

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Juicy pan-seared chicken thighs glazed with a bright and tangy sauce made from fresh orange juice and honey. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, salt, black pepper 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: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in chicken thighs and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the chicken thighs skin-side down. Sear for 6-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
Step 3: Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 5 minutes until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove chicken and set aside.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Return the chicken thighs to the skillet and spoon the glaze over them for 1-2 minutes to heat through and develop flavor before serving.