Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Carrots and Broccoli
Crispy chicken thighs glazed in a sweet-savory honey-soy sauce, served with tender roasted vegetables for a balanced meal. This american-inspired one pot ready in about 40 minutes pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, soy sauce, honey 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.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp, minced ginger
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb, halved baby carrots
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2: Whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/2 tsp minced ginger in a small bowl.
- Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for 3 more minutes.
- Step 4: Pour soy sauce mixture over chicken, then add 1 lb halved baby carrots and 1 cup broccoli florets around the chicken. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Step 5: Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and vegetables are tender.
- Step 6: Scatter 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes over the top and return to oven for 2 minutes to warm through.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Carrots and Broccoli take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 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-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Carrots and Broccoli?
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 soy sauce from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Carrots and Broccoli?
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-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Carrots and Broccoli for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Carrots and Broccoli?
American one pot 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Love how the American come through in every bite.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 25-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
