Honey Garlic Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Printable)

Tender chicken thighs with honey garlic glaze alongside roasted sweet potatoes. A comforting one-pan meal ready in under an hour.

# What You'll 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 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The honey garlic sauce creates this incredible sticky glaze that coats every bite of chicken perfectly
  • Everything roasts on one pan so cleanup is practically nonexistent
  • The sweet potatoes develop these crispy edges while staying tender inside
02 -
  • Chicken breasts work too but they cook faster so check them after 25 minutes total roasting time
  • The sauce will burn if your oven runs hot so keep an eye on things during the last 10 minutes
  • Sweet potatoes need space to roast properly so dont overcrowd that side of the pan
03 -
  • Pat the chicken really dry before seasoning for the best sear and glaze adhesion
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after roasting so the juices redistribute

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