Honey-Glazed Chicken Root Vegetables (Print version)

Chicken glazed with honey and herbs, roasted with root vegetables for a wholesome one-pan dinner.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F.
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub with 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.
04 - Toss carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, and red onion with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and rosemary in a large roasting pan. Spread the vegetables evenly.
05 - Nestle chicken thighs among the vegetables, skin side up. Brush chicken generously with half of the honey glaze.
06 - Roast for 25 minutes, remove the pan, and brush chicken with the remaining glaze. Toss vegetables gently.
07 - Continue roasting for an additional 20 minutes or until chicken skin is golden and crisp and vegetables are tender. Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
08 - Remove rosemary sprigs and allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Uses only a single roasting pan for easy cleanup
  • Balanced flavors from sweet honey and earthy roasted veggies
  • Ready in just over an hour including prep and bake time
  • Perfect for cozy evenings and family dinners
02 -
  • Naturally gluten free with no flour or gluten-based thickeners used
  • Packed with antioxidants and vitamins from the colorful root vegetables
  • Delicious hot and just as tasty the next day for leftovers
03 -
  • Coat the chicken and vegetables generously with oil so nothing dries out
  • Start with skin side up to maximize crispness
  • Toss vegetables halfway for color and to make sure smaller pieces do not burn
  • A good meat thermometer ensures your chicken is never undercooked
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