Spiced Honey-Glazed Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Tender chicken thighs glazed with a sticky-sweet honey and spice blend, paired with caramelized sweet potatoes roasted to perfection. This american-inspired chicken (gluten-free) ready in about 55 minutes pairs (bone-in, 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 620 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
- 8 (bone-in, skin-on) chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 lbs, peeled and cubed 1-inch sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 thyme sprigs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken thighs dry and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a bowl until smooth.
- Step 3: Place sweet potato cubes in a roasting pan, drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper, then spread in a single layer.
- Step 4: Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up on top of sweet potatoes. Brush each thigh generously with honey mixture.
- Step 5: Add thyme sprigs to the pan, then roast for 35-40 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and skin is crispy.
- Step 6: Baste chicken with pan juices halfway through cooking. Let rest 5 minutes before serving with roasted potatoes.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spiced Honey-Glazed Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (15 min prep + 40 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 with Roasted Sweet Potatoes?
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 Spiced Honey-Glazed Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes?
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 with Roasted Sweet Potatoes 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 Spiced Honey-Glazed Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes 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
- ★★★★★
Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
- ★★★☆☆
Decent recipe but nothing special. Might try a different version.
