Sheet Pan Honey-Soy Chicken with Roasted Vegetables
A one-pan meal featuring tender chicken thighs glazed in a honey-soy sauce, roasted alongside colorful vegetables for an easy, well-balanced dinner. This asian-inspired chicken ready in about 50 minutes pairs bone-in chicken thighs, broccoli florets, honey 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.
Ingredients
- 6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
- 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks carrot
- 1 large, sliced into strips red bell pepper
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp for garnish sesame seeds
- 2 stalks thinly sliced for garnish green onions
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 2 tbsp olive oil until combined.
- Step 2: Place 6 bone-in chicken thighs on a large rimmed sheet pan. Arrange 2 peeled and chopped medium carrots, 1 large sliced red bell pepper, and 2 cups broccoli florets evenly around the chicken.
- Step 3: Pour the honey-soy mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables, using a brush or spoon to coat everything thoroughly. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp black pepper over the chicken.
- Step 4: Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender, stirring vegetables halfway through cooking for even roasting.
- Step 5: Remove from oven, garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sheet Pan Honey-Soy Chicken with Roasted Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (15 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 Sheet Pan Honey-Soy Chicken with Roasted Vegetables?
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 bone-in chicken thighs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Honey-Soy Chicken with Roasted Vegetables?
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 Sheet Pan Honey-Soy Chicken with Roasted Vegetables 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 Sheet Pan Honey-Soy Chicken with Roasted Vegetables?
Asian 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.