Lemon & Honey Chicken Traybake Recipe
Bright, comforting and wonderfully simple, this Lemon & Honey Chicken Traybake is the kind of recipe that supports you on busy days when you still want to eat well. Juicy chicken thighs roast with fresh lemon, garlic and a spoonful of Just Bee, creating a dish that feels nourishing, balanced and full of flavour with very little effort.
For this recipe, we especially recommend Just Bee Vitality Honey. Infused with ginseng and B vitamins, it adds a gentle citrus lift that enhances the lemon while bringing a subtle, rounded sweetness to the dish. It is an easy way to turn everyday cooking into a small moment of natural wellbeing.
Ideal for midweek dinners, yet lovely enough to serve when friends pop round, this is wholesome food made simple. Just prepare, roast and let the oven do the rest.
Ingredients
(serves 4)
• 6–8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 2 lemons, one sliced and one juiced
• 3 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Just Bee Vitality Honey
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme or a few fresh sprigs
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Optional additions:
• A handful of baby potatoes or red onion wedges
• Fresh parsley for garnish
Method
1. Preheat the Oven:
Heat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Line a large roasting tray with parchment paper for easy clean up.
2. Prepare the Chicken:
Arrange the chicken thighs in the tray, skin side up. Tuck the lemon slices and crushed garlic around them.
3. Make the Glaze:
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Just Bee Vitality Honey, thyme, salt and pepper until smooth and glossy.
4. Coat and Roast:
Spoon the glaze evenly over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated. Roast for 35 to 45 minutes, until golden and cooked through with lightly crisp skin. Baste once during cooking if you like for extra depth of flavour.
5. Serve and Enjoy:
Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving. Spoon over the pan juices and scatter with fresh parsley if using.
This Lemon & Honey Chicken Traybake is beautifully balanced, zesty, lightly sweet and deeply comforting. The bright notes from Vitality Honey lift the whole dish, helping you create something that tastes good and feels good too.
Serve with steamed greens, fluffy rice or warm crusty bread to soak up the golden juices.
Simple. Natural. Everyday wellness, made delicious. 🍋✨