Honey-Glazed Chicken Root Vegetables (Printable)

Chicken glazed in honey and herbs, roasted alongside carrots, parsnips, and sweet potatoes for flavorful comfort.

# What You'll 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 kosher salt
17 - 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
18 - 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 0.5 teaspoon black pepper.
03 - In a small 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, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, and rosemary sprigs. Spread vegetables evenly.
05 - Nestle the chicken thighs among the vegetables, skin side up. Brush chicken generously with half the honey glaze.
06 - Roast for 25 minutes.
07 - Remove pan from oven. Brush chicken with remaining glaze. Gently toss vegetables to ensure even roasting.
08 - Return pan to oven and continue roasting for 20 minutes, or until chicken skin is golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F and vegetables are tender.
09 - Discard rosemary sprigs. Allow dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Effortless one-pan cooking for easy prep and cleanup
  • Naturally gluten-free and loaded with nutritious vegetables
  • Deeply flavorful with the sweetness of honey and aromatic herbs
  • Perfect balance of succulent chicken and caramelized vegetables
02 -
  • Nutrient packed from both the chicken and a medley of veggies
  • Naturally gluten free without specialty ingredients
  • Keeps well for hearty lunches the next day
  • The honey you choose really shines here my family loves to use wildflower honey for its deeper flavor
03 -
  • Always dry the chicken skin or you lose crispness
  • Use fresh rosemary not dried for best flavor and aroma
  • If your vegetables crowd the pan spread them onto two trays to ensure even roasting
  • You can also broil the dish for the last two minutes if you want extra brown crispy skin
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