Honey Lemon Roasted Chicken Pan (Printable)

Juicy chicken, honey-lemon glaze, and colorful veggies come together for a bright, easy meal in 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Honey Lemon Marinade

05 - 3 tablespoons honey
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Vegetables

11 - 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
12 - 2 cups broccoli florets
13 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
14 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
17 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease the surface.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried thyme, and lemon zest until smooth.
03 - Pat chicken thighs dry. In a large bowl, toss with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Pour half the honey lemon marinade over chicken and massage to coat evenly. Set aside remaining marinade.
04 - In another bowl, combine baby potatoes, broccoli florets, bell pepper, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss until vegetables are coated.
05 - Spread vegetables in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan. Place chicken thighs skin side up among the vegetables.
06 - Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender.
07 - Drizzle reserved marinade over chicken and vegetables. Broil for 2 minutes to caramelize, if desired.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with additional lemon zest or fresh herbs as preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just thirty minutes with minimal hands-on work
  • Everything roasts on one pan which means easy cleanup
  • Naturally gluten free and loaded with fresh veggies
  • Big family appeal both kids and adults go back for seconds
02 -
  • Rich in protein and fiber from veggies
  • Can easily be adapted for different seasons using new vegetables
  • Perfect for meal prep since leftovers reheat beautifully
03 -
  • Rest the chicken for five minutes after roasting before serving so juices stay inside
  • Cut veggies to similar sizes to ensure even roasting
  • Broil right before serving to maximize the sticky glaze and golden color
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