Honey-Glazed Sheet Pan Chicken with Chickpeas

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A simple sheet pan chicken dinner glazed with sweet honey and roasted alongside spiced chickpeas for a flavorful and easy meal. This mediterranean-inspired chicken ready in about 45 minutes pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 6, 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.

★ 4.3 (9 ratings) Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and place them on the prepared sheet pan. Toss 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas with half of the honey-spice mixture until coated, then spread them evenly around the chicken.
  3. Step 3: Brush the remaining honey-spice mixture over the chicken thighs' skin evenly.
  4. Step 4: Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes until the chicken skin is golden and crisp and the internal temperature reaches 165°F, stirring the chickpeas halfway through cooking for even roasting.
  5. Step 5: Remove the sheet pan from the oven and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the chicken and chickpeas before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Honey-Glazed Sheet Pan Chicken with Chickpeas take to make?

Total time is about 45 minutes (10 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Honey-Glazed Sheet Pan Chicken with Chickpeas?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep honey from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Glazed Sheet Pan Chicken with Chickpeas?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Honey-Glazed Sheet Pan Chicken with Chickpeas for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Honey-Glazed Sheet Pan Chicken with Chickpeas?

Mediterranean chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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