Honey-Glazed Chicken Root Vegetables (Printable)

Golden chicken and root vegetables roasted with sweet honey glaze for a delicious, comforting main course.

# 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 ground black pepper
18 - 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

# Steps:

01 - Set oven to 425°F and allow to fully preheat before proceeding.
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub thoroughly with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground 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 - On a large roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet, combine carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, and red onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and fresh rosemary. Toss to coat and spread in an even layer.
05 - Nestle chicken thighs among the seasoned vegetables, skin side up. Brush chicken evenly with half the prepared honey glaze.
06 - Roast for 25 minutes, uncovered.
07 - Remove roasting pan from oven. Brush chicken with remaining honey glaze and gently toss vegetables.
08 - Return pan to oven and roast for an additional 20 minutes until chicken skin is golden and vegetables are fork-tender. Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
09 - Remove rosemary sprigs and let dish rest for 5 minutes before plating.

# Tips from the Pros:

01 -
  • Uses only easy to find everyday ingredients
  • Everything cooks together in one pan keeping things simple and hands off
  • Has that perfect mix of sweet savory and herbal flavors
  • Ideal for family dinners or prepping ahead for meal prep
02 -
  • High in protein and naturally gluten free
  • Completely customizable with different root vegetables
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day after flavors meld
  • The deep flavor of wildflower honey gives the glaze such a special touch
03 -
  • Always dry the chicken skin really well for the best crispy texture
  • Do not overcrowd the pan leave a little space so everything browns evenly and not steams
  • Try to toss the vegetables with your hands to really coat each piece and get even flavor
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