Honey-Glazed Chicken Root Vegetables (Printable)

Sticky honey-glazed chicken and root veggies roasted with herbs for an easy, comforting one-pan meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Honey Glaze

05 - 3 tablespoons honey
06 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
07 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Root Vegetables

11 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
12 - 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
13 - 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
14 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
15 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
17 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
18 - 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

# How To Make It:

01 - Set the oven to 425°F and allow it to fully preheat.
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil, kosher salt, and ground black pepper.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, dried thyme, and smoked paprika until smooth.
04 - In a large roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet, combine carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, and red onion. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, black pepper, and fresh rosemary. Arrange vegetables in a single layer.
05 - Nestle chicken thighs among the vegetables, skin side up. Brush chicken thighs with half of the honey glaze.
06 - Roast for 25 minutes in the preheated oven.
07 - Remove the pan from the oven. Brush chicken with remaining glaze and gently toss vegetables.
08 - Return pan to oven and roast an additional 20 minutes, until chicken skin is crisp and golden, and vegetables are fork-tender. Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
09 - Remove rosemary sprigs. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses one pan for easy prep and cleanup
  • Balanced sweet and savory flavors from the glaze
  • Features affordable root vegetables
  • Naturally gluten free and family friendly
02 -
  • High protein and gluten free
  • Great for meal prep and leftovers
  • Root vegetables soak up all those pan juices for extra flavor
03 -
  • For extra crispy skin let the chicken air dry uncovered in the fridge for several hours
  • Rub the thyme between your fingers before adding to release more essential oils
  • If you like a touch of heat add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the glaze
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