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8) Honey Garlic Lemon Chicken Thighs (bright & easy)

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 2–2.5 lb)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme or 1 tsp fresh chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Pat thighs dry, season with salt and pepper, and let sit 10 minutes while you preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Whisk honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, zest, garlic, oil, and thyme in a bowl.
  3. Sear thighs skin-side down in a hot ovenproof skillet 4–5 minutes until golden; flip and pour sauce over.
  4. Transfer skillet to oven and roast 20–25 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C), basting once.
  5. Rest 5 minutes, spoon pan sauce over thighs, and garnish with parsley.