Honey-Glazed Chicken Drumsticks with Simple Roasted Carrots

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Juicy chicken drumsticks coated in a sweet honey glaze paired with tender roasted carrots, ideal for a comforting family dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 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 350 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: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 3 minced garlic cloves until well combined.
  2. Step 2: Place 8 chicken drumsticks in a large bowl and pour the honey-soy mixture over them, tossing to coat evenly. Let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
  3. Step 3: On a large baking sheet, toss 4 peeled and cut carrots with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread carrots evenly on one side of the sheet.
  4. Step 4: Arrange the marinated chicken drumsticks on the other side of the baking sheet, reserving any remaining marinade.
  5. Step 5: Roast in the oven for 25 minutes. Halfway through cooking, brush the chicken with leftover marinade and turn the carrots to ensure even roasting.
  6. Step 6: After 25 minutes, check that chicken is cooked through (internal temp of 165°F) and carrots are tender and slightly caramelized.
  7. Step 7: Sprinkle 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves over chicken and carrots before serving for a fresh aroma.

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