Slow-Roasted Chicken with Honey and Smoked Paprika Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

Tender slow-roasted chicken thighs coated in a sweet and smoky honey paprika glaze, perfect for a comforting dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 120 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, smoked paprika, 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.

Ingredients

• 6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp smoked paprika
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp smoked paprika, 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp lemon juice until smooth and glossy.
2. Step 2: Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with paper towels. Brush the glaze generously over each thigh, ensuring the skin and under the skin are coated for maximum flavor.
3. Step 3: Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to allow air circulation. Roast in the oven for 1 hour 45 minutes, basting every 30 minutes with remaining glaze, until the chicken is cooked through and skin is slightly caramelized.
4. Step 4: Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.