Sheet Pan Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Vegetables
Tender chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and savory honey-soy sauce, roasted alongside colorful vegetables for an easy, flavorful meal. This asian-inspired chicken ready in about 50 minutes pairs (about 2 lbs) 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 380 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 (about 2 lbs) bone-in chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger until combined.
- Step 2: Place 6 bone-in chicken thighs on a large sheet pan and toss with 3 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp black pepper, coating evenly.
- Step 3: Arrange 3 sliced carrots, 1 large red bell pepper cut into strips, and 3 cups broccoli florets around the chicken on the sheet pan.
- Step 4: Brush the honey-soy mixture generously over the chicken thighs and vegetables.
- Step 5: Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, basting once halfway through, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender.
- Step 6: Remove from oven and sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sheet Pan Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs 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 Glazed Chicken Thighs 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 honey from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs 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 Glazed Chicken Thighs 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 Glazed Chicken Thighs 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.
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