Honey-Soy Glazed Sheet Pan Chicken with Crispy Roasted Veggies
Juicy chicken thighs and caramelized vegetables roasted to perfection in one pan with a sticky-sweet sauce that’s ready in 30 minutes. This asian-inspired sheet pan (gluten-free) ready in about 35 minutes pairs skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 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, skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 lb, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch coins carrots
- 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch half-moons zucchini
- 1 medium, cut into 1-inch wedges red onion
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then rub with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
- Step 2: Arrange 1 lb sliced carrots, 1 medium sliced zucchini, and 1 medium cut red onion on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Toss vegetables with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/4 tsp salt.
- Step 3: Place chicken thighs skin-side up on top of vegetables. Whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp sesame oil, then pour evenly over chicken and vegetables.
- Step 4: Roast for 25-28 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and vegetables are tender with crispy edges, basting once halfway through.
- Step 5: Remove from oven, sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and serve immediately with extra sauce drizzled over the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Soy Glazed Sheet Pan Chicken with Crispy Roasted Veggies take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (10 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 Sheet Pan Chicken with Crispy Roasted Veggies?
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 olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Soy Glazed Sheet Pan Chicken with Crispy Roasted Veggies?
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 Sheet Pan Chicken with Crispy Roasted Veggies 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.
Is Honey-Soy Glazed Sheet Pan Chicken with Crispy Roasted Veggies gluten-free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
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Restaurant quality! Can't believe how easy this was.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.