Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sesame Veggies

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

Crispy chicken thighs coated in a sticky honey-garlic glaze, served with roasted vegetables for a restaurant-quality weeknight dinner. This American-inspired sheet-pan recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, honey, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs bone-in chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2, sliced green onions
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth.
3. Step 3: Place chicken thighs skin-side up in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush evenly with honey glaze mixture.
4. Step 4: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25 minutes until golden brown and crispy, basting once halfway through.
5. Step 5: Let rest 5 minutes, then sprinkle with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving.