Honey-Glazed Chicken Root Vegetables (Printable View)

Chicken thighs glazed with honey and roasted root vegetables make a hearty, flavorful one-pan meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub chicken with 1 tablespoon 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 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, black pepper, and rosemary. Spread vegetables out evenly.
05 - Nestle chicken thighs among the vegetables, skin side up. Brush the chicken thighs generously with half of the prepared honey glaze.
06 - Roast in the oven for 25 minutes.
07 - Remove pan from oven. Brush chicken with the remaining honey glaze and gently toss the vegetables.
08 - Return pan to oven and roast for an additional 20 minutes, until the chicken skin is golden and crisp and vegetables are tender. Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
09 - Discard rosemary sprigs. Allow chicken and vegetables to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Uses just one pan for easy cleanup
  • Perfect balance of sweet honey glaze with savory herbs
  • Pantry staples and a few fresh vegetables
  • Customizable based on what roots you have on hand
  • Chicken comes out crisp-skinned and juicy every time
02 -
  • Pack full of immune-boosting vitamin C and beta carotene from root vegetables
  • Freezes exceptionally well for future meals
  • Gluten free perfect for most eaters
  • Sweet potatoes are the unsung hero here When I sneak in extra chunks everyone at the table always comments on how creamy and almost candy-like they turn I remember my youngest grinning ear to ear the first time she got a golden crispy bit
03 -
  • Always get the chicken skin as dry as possible before rubbing with oil that is the golden secret to crispness
  • Use a meat thermometer for zero guesswork on doneness
  • If you love sticky glaze and extra browning roast at the top of the oven for the last ten minutes
  • Dijon mustards vary in spice so taste yours before adding If it is extra bold consider using half Dijon and half whole grain
  • Layer root veggies snugly in the pan as they shrink mighty fast as they roast
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