Honey Lemon Roasted Chicken (Printer-friendly)

Juicy chicken thighs and veggies roasted with honey-lemon for a satisfying meal, ready in half an hour.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Honey Lemon Marinade

05 - 3 tablespoons honey
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - zest of 1 lemon

→ Vegetables

11 - 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
12 - 2 cups broccoli florets
13 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
14 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
17 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk honey, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried thyme, and lemon zest until combined.
03 - Pat chicken thighs dry. In a large bowl, toss with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Pour half the marinade over chicken and rub to coat evenly. Reserve remaining marinade.
04 - In a separate bowl, toss baby potatoes, broccoli florets, red bell pepper, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
05 - Spread vegetables in an even layer on the prepared sheet pan. Nestle chicken thighs among the vegetables, skin side up.
06 - Roast in the oven for 20 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F) and vegetables are tender.
07 - Drizzle reserved marinade over the chicken and vegetables. Broil for 2 minutes for additional caramelization, if desired.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with extra lemon zest or fresh herbs if preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy cleanup thanks to one sheet pan
  • Balanced dinner with protein and plenty of veggies
  • Bright citrus and honey flavor perfect for any season
  • Prep to table in half an hour
  • Family friendly and adaptable
02 -
  • Unbelievably high in protein and satisfying for all ages
  • Great for gluten free diets and simple allergy swaps
  • Ideal for meal prep thanks to easy reheating
03 -
  • Drying the chicken skin really well before roasting is key for that signature crispiness
  • To deepen the flavor let your chicken marinate for up to four hours ahead even just thirty minutes makes a difference
  • Always watch closely under the broiler Those last two minutes can take your sheet pan dinner from good to show stopping
  • Swapping vegetables throughout the year keeps this recipe endlessly interesting and family approved
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