Honey-Glazed Chicken Root Vegetables (Printable Page)

Succulent chicken and root vegetables roasted in a flavorful honey glaze for a cozy, one-pan meal.

# What You 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

# Steps:

01 - Set oven to 425°F and allow to fully preheat.
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub evenly 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 well blended.
04 - In a large roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet, combine carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, and red onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, black pepper, and fresh rosemary. Spread in an even layer.
05 - Nestle chicken thighs among vegetables, skin side up. Brush each thigh generously with half the honey glaze.
06 - Roast in the oven for 25 minutes.
07 - Remove pan from the oven. Brush chicken with remaining glaze and gently toss vegetables.
08 - Return to oven. Roast an additional 20 minutes or until chicken skin is deep golden and crisp and vegetables are fully tender. Verify chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
09 - Remove rosemary sprigs and discard. Let rest 5 minutes before serving for optimum juiciness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses just one pan for easy cleanup
  • Balanced sweet and savory flavors
  • Works wonderfully with pantry ingredients
  • Impresses guests yet simple enough for a weeknight
02 -
  • High in protein and naturally gluten-free
  • Vegetables caramelize for maximum flavor
  • Makes even better leftovers for lunch
03 -
  • Pat the chicken dry for crispier skin This little habit makes a tremendous difference
  • Let the vegetables brown thoroughly before tossing for maximum caramelization
  • Always use a meat thermometer for juicy perfectly cooked chicken(eyeballing can trick you)
  • Try doubling the glaze if you want an extra drizzle for serving over the chicken and vegetables
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