Honey Garlic Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Print Version)
Tender chicken thighs with honey garlic glaze served alongside perfectly roasted sweet potatoes. A comforting one-pan meal.
# What You Need:
→ For the Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ For the Honey Garlic Sauce
05 - 1/4 cup honey
06 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
07 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
→ For the Sweet Potatoes
10 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ To Garnish
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
16 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread them in a single layer on one side of the baking sheet.
03 - Pat chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs for 2 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to the other side of the baking sheet.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, and ginger.
06 - Brush half of the honey garlic sauce over the chicken thighs.
07 - Roast chicken and sweet potatoes for 20 minutes.
08 - Remove from oven, brush chicken with the remaining sauce, and toss sweet potatoes for even roasting. Return to oven and roast for another 10–15 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F) and sweet potatoes are tender.
09 - Garnish with parsley and sesame seeds before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce creates this beautiful sticky glaze that coats every bite perfectly
- Its a complete meal on one pan which means less cleanup and more time enjoying dinner
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest for a few minutes after roasting helps the juices redistribute so every bite stays incredibly moist
- The sauce will bubble and caramelize in the oven, watch closely during the last 5 minutes to prevent burning
03 -
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, because that honey garlic sauce becomes like cement if it bakes onto your pan
- If your chicken thighs are extra thick, use a meat mallet to pound them to even thickness so they cook at the same rate