Tangy Lemon-Honey Glazed Chicken Thighs

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Juicy chicken thighs glazed with a bright, tangy sauce featuring fresh lemon juice and a touch of honey for balanced sour and sweet notes. This Mediterranean chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, fresh lemon juice, and 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: 40 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 3 minced garlic cloves until well combined.
  2. Step 2: Season 6 bone-in chicken thighs evenly with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Place thighs skin side up in a baking dish.
  3. Step 3: Pour the lemon-honey glaze over the chicken thighs, making sure each piece is well coated. Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes, basting with the glaze halfway through, until the skin is golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Step 4: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving, allowing the tangy glaze to set and intensify in flavor.

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