Honey-Glazed Chicken Root Vegetables (Printable Version)

Chicken glazed with honey and roasted with root vegetables for a cozy, one-pan dinner full of flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 0.5 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 - 0.5 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 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
17 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
18 - 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil, kosher salt, and ground black pepper.
03 - In a small 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. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and tuck in rosemary sprigs. Toss well and spread vegetables in an even layer.
05 - Nestle chicken thighs among the vegetables, skin side up. Brush the chicken generously with half of the honey glaze.
06 - Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
07 - Remove pan from oven and brush chicken with the remaining honey glaze. Gently toss the vegetables.
08 - Return pan to oven and roast for an additional 20 minutes or until chicken skin is golden and crisp, and vegetables are tender. Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
09 - Remove rosemary sprigs. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Uses basic pantry staples you probably already have
  • One pan and minimal cleanup make this a weeknight win
  • Perfect balance of savory juicy chicken and sweet roasted veggies
  • The honey glaze gets sticky and caramelized on the chicken skin
  • Prep takes under twenty minutes but feels restaurant level
02 -
  • High in protein and full of fiber thanks to the vegetables
  • This dinner is gluten free and fits easily into many diets
  • Leftovers keep great and get more flavorful over time
  • Almost impossible to mess up even for new cooks
03 -
  • For ultra crispy skin start the chicken thighs skin side down in a hot skillet for three minutes then transfer to the roasting pan skin up before glazing
  • Always use a metal roasting pan if possible because it helps caramelize everything better than glass
  • Try a sprinkle of flaky sea salt at the end for extra flavor punch
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