Description
Oven Baked Honey Lemon Chicken Thighs deliver a succulent interior and a beautifully glazed, crispy exterior, embodying the vibrant energy of the Mediterranean with a balance of sweetness and acidity.
Ingredients
Scale
6–8 pieces Chicken Thighs
1/3 cup Raw Wildflower Honey
3 large Fresh Organic Lemons
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 cloves Fresh Garlic
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary
1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme
Sea Salt to taste
Cracked Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Chicken. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken thighs bone-dry using paper towels and season them generously with sea salt and cracked black pepper
- Step 2: Create the Glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, and chopped herbs
- Step 3: Sear for Success (Optional). Sear the chicken thighs in a hot oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side
- Step 4: Coat the Thighs. Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish, pour half of the honey-lemon mixture over them, tucking a few lemon slices between the pieces
- Step 5: The First Bake. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes
- Step 6: Baste and Finish. Remove from the oven, pour the remaining glaze over, and return for another 10-15 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)
- Step 7: Rest and Serve. Let the meat rest for 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Bring chicken to room temperature before cooking.
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
A meat thermometer is recommended for perfect doneness.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with glaze
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg