Honey-Glazed Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Carrot Fries

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Juicy chicken drumsticks coated in a sticky honey glaze, paired with oven-roasted carrot fries seasoned with smoked paprika for a kid-pleasing dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs chicken drumsticks, honey, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp olive oil to create the glaze.
  2. Step 2: Add 8 chicken drumsticks to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 10 minutes while prepping carrots.
  3. Step 3: On a parchment-lined baking sheet, toss 4 large peeled and cut carrots (1/2-inch sticks) with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Arrange the carrot fries on one side of the baking sheet. Place the marinated chicken drumsticks on the other side, spacing evenly.
  5. Step 5: Roast everything for 25 minutes, then brush the chicken with any remaining glaze and turn the drumsticks over. Roast an additional 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) and carrots are tender with crispy edges.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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