Honey-Glazed Chicken Root Vegetables (Printable Version)

Chicken thighs roasted with honey glaze and root vegetables for a cozy, comforting one-pan dinner.

# What You 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) and allow to preheat completely.
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Coat with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, dried thyme, and smoked paprika until well combined.
04 - In a large roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet, toss carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, and red onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, and rosemary. Arrange vegetables in a single layer.
05 - Nestle chicken thighs among prepared vegetables, skin side up. Brush chicken generously with half of the honey glaze.
06 - Roast for 25 minutes. Remove from oven, brush chicken with remaining glaze, and gently toss vegetables.
07 - Return pan to oven and roast for an additional 20 minutes, or until chicken skin is golden and crisp and vegetables are tender. Ensure chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
08 - Discard rosemary sprigs and allow dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses easy-to-find ingredients so you do not need to make a trip to specialty stores
  • Makes clean-up simple with just one roasting pan
  • Deeply flavorful thanks to the honey-Dijon glaze and a fragrant mix of herbs
  • Gluten-free and friendly for several special diets
  • A great way to use up any root vegetables you may have in the fridge
02 -
  • This dish is high in protein and vitamins from both chicken and hearty root vegetables
  • It freezes beautifully if you want to double the recipe for later
  • Great for meal prep or a stunning main for company since it comes out golden every time
03 -
  • Always dry the chicken skin thoroughly before seasoning for guaranteed crispiness
  • Do not be tempted to crowd the pan This ensures the vegetables caramelize instead of steaming
  • Toss the vegetables at the halfway mark so they roast evenly and soak up the honey juices releasing from the chicken
  • If you have a convection setting use it and shave off a few minutes for extra crisp skin
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