Honey-Glazed Chicken Root Vegetables (Printable Version)

Honey-glazed chicken and root vegetables roasted until crisp and golden, ideal for a comforting 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Set oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) and allow to preheat fully.
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Coat with 1 tablespoon olive oil, kosher salt, and ground black pepper.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, dried thyme, and smoked paprika until smooth.
04 - Toss carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, and red onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and rosemary sprigs in a large roasting pan. Arrange in an even layer.
05 - Nestle chicken thighs skin side up among vegetables. Brush chicken evenly with half of the prepared honey glaze.
06 - Place pan in oven and roast for 25 minutes.
07 - Remove pan from oven. Brush chicken with remaining glaze and gently toss vegetables.
08 - Return pan to oven. Roast for another 20 minutes until chicken skin is golden, crisp, and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C); vegetables should be fork-tender.
09 - Discard rosemary sprigs and allow dish to rest 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Uses everyday pantry staples for an impressive result
  • Comes together in just over an hour with minimal prep
  • One baking pan keeps cleanup simple and mess free
  • Both the chicken and veggies become deeply caramelized and flavorful
  • The honey glaze infuses everything with the perfect balance of sweet and savory
02 -
  • Gluten free and naturally dairy free makes it great for many diets
  • Loaded with vitamins and antioxidants from all those root vegetables
  • Meal prep friendly the leftovers are delicious reheated for lunch
  • The smoked paprika in the glaze is my favorite secret it provides just a breath of savory depth that makes guests ask for the recipe My kids always fight over the crispiest piece of chicken and it has become a standing joke that whoever helps cook gets first pick
03 -
  • Always pat chicken dry for the crispiest skin Moisture is the enemy of browning
  • Roast on convection if you have it for extra golden edges and faster cooking
  • If you like an even more pronounced honey flavor drizzle on a bit of extra honey right before serving after the rest I once found this tip by accident and never looked back
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