Honey Garlic Chicken Sweet Potatoes (Printable Version)
Tender chicken thighs with honey garlic glaze alongside roasted sweet potatoes for 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 (use gluten-free if needed)
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 Make It:
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. Remove from oven, brush chicken with the remaining sauce, and toss sweet potatoes for even roasting.
08 - 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 -
- Everything cooks on one pan so you spend less time cleaning and more time eating
- The honey garlic glaze gets sticky and golden in the oven creating that restaurant style finish without any fancy techniques
- Sweet potatoes caramelize alongside the chicken absorbing all those delicious pan juices
02 -
- Searing the chicken before roasting creates depth of flavor that oven roasting alone cannot achieve
- Letting the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking helps the juices redistribute throughout the meat
03 -
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the honey garlic sauce from burning onto the pan
- Use a pastry brush for the most even glaze application and to get into all the nooks and crannies