Description
This easy one-pan honey garlic chicken with roasted vegetables is the perfect weeknight dinner solution. Juicy chicken thighs are coated in a sticky-sweet honey garlic glaze and roasted alongside colorful vegetables for a complete meal that’s ready in under 40 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 6–8 pieces)
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 large carrots, sliced diagonally
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Honey Garlic Glaze:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
For Garnish:
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes if using. Set aside.
- Prepare the chicken: Pat chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the vegetables: In a large bowl, toss broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers with 3 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange on pan: Place chicken thighs skin-side up on the prepared sheet pan. Arrange vegetables around the chicken, making sure not to overcrowd.
- Add glaze: Brush or spoon half of the honey garlic glaze over the chicken thighs, reserving the other half.
- Roast: Place in preheated oven and roast for 15 minutes.
- Baste and stir: Remove pan from oven, brush chicken with remaining glaze, and stir the vegetables. Return to oven.
- Continue cooking: Roast for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender with caramelized edges.
- Optional broil: For extra crispy skin, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Rest and serve: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Chicken alternatives: Boneless, skinless thighs work great and cook faster (20-25 minutes total). Chicken breasts can be used but reduce cooking time by 5-7 minutes.
- Gluten-free: Use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Vegetable substitutions: Try Brussels sprouts, green beans, zucchini, snap peas, cauliflower, or sweet potato chunks.
- Make it spicier: Add more red pepper flakes or drizzle with sriracha before serving.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Meal prep tip: This recipe doubles easily for meal prep. Use two sheet pans to avoid overcrowding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Dinner
- Method: Roasting, Sheet Pan
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with 1 cup vegetables (based on 6 servings)
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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