Williams' Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Lemon-Dill Sauce

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Juicy chicken thighs coated in a sticky honey-garlic glaze, served with a bright lemon-dill sauce for a balanced weeknight meal. This american-inspired chicken ready in about 40 minutes pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, salt 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: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin-side down and cook for 8 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken, add 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder to the pan. Simmer for 5 minutes, spooning glaze over chicken.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped dill, and 1/4 cup heavy cream until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Reduce heat to low, add chicken back to pan, and simmer for 10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  6. Step 6: Remove chicken, pour sauce into a small bowl, and serve with lemon-dill sauce drizzled over top.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Williams' Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Lemon-Dill Sauce take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Williams' Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Lemon-Dill Sauce?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken thighs from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Williams' Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Lemon-Dill Sauce?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Williams' Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Lemon-Dill Sauce for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Williams' Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Lemon-Dill Sauce?

American chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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