Honey-Glazed Chicken Root Vegetables (Printable)

Chicken thighs with honey glaze roast atop root vegetables for a flavorful, 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

# 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 black pepper.
03 - In a small mixing 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, toss carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, and red onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh rosemary. Spread vegetables out in an even layer.
05 - Nestle chicken thighs among the vegetables, skin side up. Brush chicken generously with half the prepared honey glaze.
06 - Roast for 25 minutes.
07 - Remove pan from the oven. Brush chicken with remaining glaze. Toss vegetables gently to promote even cooking.
08 - Return to oven and roast for an additional 20 minutes, or until chicken skin is golden and crisp and vegetables are tender. Internal temperature of chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
09 - Remove rosemary sprigs. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy weeknight winner with minimal prep
  • No fuss clean up since everything cooks in one pan
  • Rich sweet glaze and naturally caramelized veggies
  • Gluten free and crowd pleasing for most diets
02 -
  • This dish is gluten free and suits most family tables
  • Naturally high in protein and fiber thanks to chicken and root vegetables
  • Makes excellent leftovers and freezes beautifully after cooling
03 -
  • Always dry chicken thoroughly before seasoning to guarantee crispy skin
  • Cut all vegetables to similar size pieces so they cook evenly
  • Brush the glaze on generously and do an extra coat halfway through roasting for the stickiest most flavorful finish
  • I learned early that using a meat thermometer is a small step that saves so much guesswork so trust your tools
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