Spiced Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Vegetables
Crispy, golden chicken thighs glazed with a sweet-spicy honey-mustard sauce, served alongside perfectly roasted carrots and zucchini for the ultimate 'best ever' weeknight meal. This american-inspired chicken (gluten-free) ready in about 35 minutes pairs skin-on chicken thighs, honey, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 10 oz, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 cups, chopped into 1-inch pieces carrots
- 1 cup, sliced 1/2-inch thick zucchini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat chicken thighs dry and season evenly with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp paprika.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder until smooth.
- Step 3: Toss chopped carrots and zucchini with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread in a single layer.
- Step 4: Place chicken thighs skin-side up on the baking sheet over vegetables. Brush with honey-mustard glaze.
- Step 5: Bake for 25 minutes, basting once halfway through, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and skin is golden and crisp, and vegetables are tender.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spiced Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Vegetables 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 Spiced Honey-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 skin-on chicken thighs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spiced Honey-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 Spiced Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Vegetables for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Spiced Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Vegetables 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
- ★★★★☆
Reliable weeknight option. Not going to blow your mind but always satisfying.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 25-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
