Honey Garlic Chicken with Sweet Potatoes (Printable Version)
Tender glazed chicken thighs with roasted sweet potatoes for a quick wholesome dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Honey Garlic Sauce
05 - 3 tablespoons honey
06 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
09 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
→ Sweet Potatoes
10 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
14 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
16 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Spread evenly on half of the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs for 2 minutes per side, until lightly browned.
04 - Transfer seared chicken thighs to the other half of the baking sheet.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, and chili flakes.
06 - Brush half of the honey garlic sauce over the chicken thighs.
07 - Roast chicken and sweet potatoes in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove, brush remaining sauce over chicken, and return to oven for 10–15 more minutes, until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) and sweet potatoes are tender.
08 - Garnish chicken with chopped parsley and sesame seeds before serving. Serve with roasted sweet potatoes.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The honey garlic sauce creates this sticky, caramelized coating that tastes like you spent hours at the stove
- Everything roasts on one pan, so cleanup is practically nonexistent
- The sweet potatoes become perfectly tender with crispy edges while the chicken stays incredibly juicy
02 -
- Watch that honey glaze like a hawk during the last 10 minutes, honey can go from perfectly caramelized to burnt pretty quickly
- Searing the chicken first is not optional, that caramelized crust is what makes the glaze stick and creates those amazing flavor pockets
03 -
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after roasting, this redistributes the juices and keeps every bite incredibly moist
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper, that honey glaze becomes like cement if it bakes onto bare metal