Honey-Glazed Chicken Root Vegetables (Printable Version)

Sweet honey-glazed chicken and hearty root vegetables roast together for a comforting main dish.

# 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil, kosher salt, and ground black pepper until well coated.
03 - Whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, dried thyme, and smoked paprika in a small bowl until well combined.
04 - In a large roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet, combine carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, and red onion. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, add salt, black pepper, and rosemary. Toss until vegetables are evenly coated and spread in a single layer.
05 - Nestle chicken thighs among the vegetables, skin side up. Generously brush chicken with half of the prepared honey glaze.
06 - Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
07 - Remove roasting pan from oven. Brush chicken thighs with the remaining honey glaze and gently toss the vegetables.
08 - Return pan to oven and roast for an additional 20 minutes, or until the chicken skin is golden and crisp, and vegetables are tender. Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
09 - Remove rosemary sprigs and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses common pantry and fridge staples so it's practical for busy weeknights
  • Ready to serve after just over an hour including handsoff baking time
  • Balanced with protein from chicken and loads of roasted winter veggies for a wholesome meal
  • Clean up is a breeze since everything cooks together
02 -
  • This dish is naturally glutenfree
  • Packed with vitamins from root vegetables and honey's natural antioxidants
  • Perfect for making ahead as it reheats beautifully
03 -
  • Always dry your chicken skin extremely well before oiling and seasoning This step is the secret to truly crispy skin
  • Add a glug of white wine to the pan before roasting for a little extra complexity and pan sauce
  • Rotate your pan halfway through roasting for even caramelization if your oven has hot spots
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