Honey Garlic Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
A heartwarming dish of juicy chicken thighs glazed with honey, garlic, and lemon, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk together honey, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt in a bowl.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Flip the chicken and pour the honey garlic mixture over the chicken.
- Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the honey garlic mixture for a couple of hours before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg