Upbeat Citrus-Honey Glazed Chicken Thighs

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Juicy chicken thighs glazed with a lively mixture of honey and citrus. This American-inspired chicken recipe (gluten free), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, honey, orange juice, freshly squeezed 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey, 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using) until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
  4. Step 4: Flip the chicken thighs and pour the honey-citrus glaze over them. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 18-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the glaze has thickened and caramelized slightly.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with pan sauce spooned over.

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