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Easy Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe Perfect for Roasted Vegetables

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This recipe delivers crispy, juicy chicken thighs glazed with a sticky honey garlic sauce, roasted alongside flavorful vegetables for a comforting and easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons honey (preferably local wildflower honey)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar to prepare the honey garlic sauce. Set aside.
  3. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Place skin-side up on the baking sheet.
  4. Brush or spoon half of the honey garlic sauce over the chicken, allowing it to soak in. Reserve the remaining sauce for glazing later.
  5. Toss carrots, bell pepper, red onion, and broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread vegetables evenly around the chicken on the baking sheet.
  6. Roast in the oven for 25 minutes. Halfway through, carefully flip the chicken thighs and toss the vegetables for even cooking. Brush the chicken with the reserved honey garlic sauce.
  7. Return to the oven and roast for another 10-15 minutes until the chicken skin is deeply golden and crispy and the vegetables are tender and caramelized.
  8. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve the chicken thighs alongside the roasted vegetables.

Notes

Pat chicken dry thoroughly for crispiness. Brush sauce halfway through roasting to prevent burnt garlic. Use a wire rack on the baking sheet for extra crispy skin. If skin isn’t crispy enough, broil for 2-3 minutes watching closely. Avoid overcrowding the pan. Vegetables can be swapped seasonally; adjust roasting times accordingly. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Air fryer adaptation: cook skin-side down at 400°F for 15 minutes, flip and cook 10 minutes more.

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Keywords: honey garlic chicken, crispy chicken thighs, roasted vegetables, easy dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food

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