Honey-Glazed Chicken Root Vegetables (Print View)

Tender chicken and root vegetables glazed with honey, roasted together for a comforting, one-pan dinner.

# 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

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub 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 fully combined.
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 fresh rosemary. Spread in an even layer.
05 - Nestle chicken thighs among the vegetables, skin side up. Brush chicken generously with half of the honey glaze.
06 - Roast for 25 minutes.
07 - Remove pan from oven. Brush chicken with remaining honey glaze and gently toss vegetables.
08 - Return to oven and continue roasting for 20 minutes, until chicken skin is golden and crisp, and vegetables are tender. Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
09 - Remove rosemary sprigs. Allow dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just over an hour using a single roasting pan for easy cleanup
  • Kid-friendly flavors with naturally sweet roasted veggies and a sticky glaze
  • Naturally gluten-free and packed with nutrients from colorful root vegetables
  • Makes four generous servings and leftovers taste wonderful for lunch
02 -
  • Root vegetables are high in fiber and provide vitamins for immune support
  • Chicken thighs stay moist and are forgiving of overcooking
  • The dish is just as good reheated and holds up for lunchboxes
03 -
  • Always pat chicken dry for the crispiest skin
  • Let the chicken rest before serving so juices do not run out
  • Toss root vegetables in oil and salt first for best caramelization
  • Brush half the glaze at the start and half after roasting starts for deeper color and flavor
  • Check oven temperature with a thermometer to avoid under or over cooking
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