Honey-Glazed Chicken Root Vegetables (Printable)

Chicken thighs glazed with honey and herbs, roasted with root vegetables for a comforting, flavorful meal.

# 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 salt
17 - 0.25 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, then 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 well 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 rosemary. Spread vegetables evenly.
05 - Nestle prepared chicken thighs among the vegetables, skin side up. Brush chicken with half of the honey glaze.
06 - Roast in the oven for 25 minutes.
07 - Remove pan from oven. Brush chicken with remaining glaze and gently toss vegetables.
08 - Return pan to oven and roast for an additional 20 minutes, or until chicken skin is crisp and golden and vegetables are tender. Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
09 - Discard rosemary sprigs. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick prep with minimal clean-up
  • Sweet-salty glaze feels gourmet but uses simple staples
  • Amazing aroma fills your kitchen from the first minutes in the oven
  • Kid-friendly yet elegant enough for guests
02 -
  • High protein yet naturally gluten-free
  • Leftovers taste incredible reheated for lunch
  • A great way to use up odds and ends from the veggie drawer
03 -
  • Do not skip patting the chicken dry—it is the key to shatteringly crisp skin without splattering oil everywhere.
  • Always let root veggies get plenty of room on the pan or they will steam and not caramelize.
  • Stale rosemary can taste bitter, so be sure to use fresh sprigs if possible.
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