Honey Garlic Chicken Sweet Potatoes (Printable)
Tender honey glazed chicken paired with crispy roasted sweet potatoes for a satisfying wholesome dinner.
# 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)
# Step-by-step:
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 glaze caramelizes beautifully while creating sticky, finger-licking goodness
- Everything cooks on one sheet pan so cleanup is practically nonexistent
- Perfectly seasoned sweet potatoes become the ideal complement to the savory chicken
02 -
- Searing the chicken first creates better flavor and texture than just roasting it raw
- Applying the glaze in two stages prevents the honey from burning before the chicken cooks through
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving so the juices redistribute
03 -
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or the honey glaze will become a nightmare to clean
- Use a pastry brush for the glaze to get it into all the nooks and crannies of the chicken