Sheet Pan Whiskey-Glazed Chicken with Roasted Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-29 · Updated 2026-07-29

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted with a rich whiskey glaze, paired with sweet roasted carrots and parsnips for a comforting, flavorful meal. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, whiskey, brown sugar 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
1/4 cup whiskey
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
3, minced garlic cloves
4 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks carrots
3 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks parsnips
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup whiskey, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 3 minced garlic cloves until smooth and fragrant.
Step 2: Toss 4 peeled and chunked carrots and 3 peeled and chunked parsnips with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves. Spread evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet.
Step 3: Pat 6 bone-in chicken thighs dry and place skin-side up on the baking sheet among the vegetables. Brush the whiskey glaze generously over the chicken skin.
Step 4: Roast for 35-40 minutes, brushing the chicken with remaining glaze every 10 minutes, until the chicken skin is caramelized and vegetables are tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving the whiskey-glazed chicken with the roasted root vegetables.