Description
A quick and easy weeknight dinner combining sticky, sweet honey garlic chicken and tender zucchini, all roasted on a single sheet pan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 1/4 cup hot honey (or regular honey + a pinch of red pepper flakes)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced (about 4 cloves)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together hot honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or shallow bowl. Pour half the marinade over the chicken and turn to coat. Let sit for at least 10 minutes (up to 2 hours in the fridge).
- Prep the Zucchini: Slice zucchinis into half-moons. Toss them in a small bowl with olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper.
- Arrange on Sheet Pan: Place marinated chicken thighs in the center of the sheet pan. Scatter zucchini around the chicken so everything roasts evenly.
- Add Remaining Marinade: Drizzle the reserved marinade over the chicken and zucchini for extra glaze.
- Bake: Roast at 425°F for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the zucchini is tender with charred edges. If you want more caramelization, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end—watch carefully.
- Garnish and Rest: Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and let the chicken rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For gluten-free, substitute tamari or coconut aminos for soy sauce. For a lower-sugar option, reduce honey and add rice vinegar for balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, sheet pan, quick dinner, honey garlic, zucchini