Honey Garlic Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Print Version)
Tender chicken thighs glazed with sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, served alongside perfectly roasted sweet potatoes for a wholesome weeknight meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Honey Garlic Sauce
05 - 3 tablespoons honey
06 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
09 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
→ Sweet Potatoes
10 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
14 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
16 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
# How to Cook:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Spread evenly on half of the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs for 2 minutes per side, until lightly browned.
04 - Transfer seared chicken thighs to the other half of the baking sheet.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, and chili flakes.
06 - Brush half of the honey garlic sauce over the chicken thighs.
07 - Roast chicken and sweet potatoes in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove, brush remaining sauce over chicken, and return to oven for 10–15 more minutes, until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) and sweet potatoes are tender.
08 - Garnish chicken with chopped parsley and sesame seeds before serving. Serve with roasted sweet potatoes.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The honey garlic caramelization creates that sticky, finger-licking coating that makes everyone reach for seconds without realizing how easy it was to pull off.
- Sweet potatoes roast alongside the chicken, meaning minimal cleanup and a complete meal cooking simultaneously in the oven.
02 -
- The glaze will burn if you apply it all at the beginning, so resist the urge and save half for the final 10 minutes of roasting.
- Sweet potatoes need space to roast properly, so don't overcrowd the baking sheet or they'll steam instead of developing those crispy edges we want.
03 -
- Pat the chicken completely dry before searing, as excess moisture creates steam and prevents that golden crust from forming properly.
- Use a silicone basting brush instead of a traditional bristle one, since sticky honey glazes are notoriously difficult to clean from natural bristles.