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Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Honey

These sheet pan chicken thighs with veggies are savory, sweet, and slightly spiced. It’s a high protein, gluten-free, and dairy-free meal you can quickly prepare over and over again.

Are you looking for a dinner that’s savory, sweet, and healthy? Sheet pan chicken thighs with garlic and honey are a healthy way to satisfy those cravings with less than 500 calories per serving.

sheet pan with veggies and chicken thighs

The best part about this dish is that it cooks in one pan. Everything is cooked all at once and comes out hot and ready to eat at the same time.

The honey garlic marinade perfectly carmelizes the chicken. Which makes it some of the tastiest meat you can make at home.

close up of chicken thigh on sheet pan

Ingredients You’ll Need

Chicken

Chicken thighs (4, skin-on, bone-in) – Using a skin-on, bone-in chicken will provide the most flavor for this recipe. Plus, chicken thighs are often less expensive than other parts of a chicken.

Apple cider vinegar (1 tbsp) – An excellent component of any marinade. It adds a tangy flavor that makes a big difference once the chicken is cooked.

Honey (2 tbsp) – One of the most essential ingredients in this recipe. It’s a natural sweetener that is going to pair perfectly with fresh garlic.

Garlic (3 cloves) – You will want to use fresh garlic here, if possible. It’s going to provide the best flavor and has added health benefits.

Chilli Powder (1 tsp) – Another component that will taste really delicious with the honey and garlic. Adding that little bit of heat will make a big difference.

If you don’t want to use chili powder, you could substitute it with paprika. Additionally, if you did want it to be a little spicier, add some red pepper flakes to the marinade.

Oregano (2 tsp ) – Brings a fresh herb flavor to the marinade. It helps balance out the other ingredients with its earthy flavor.

Olive oil (3 tbsp) – A base ingredient that’s going to hold the marinade together. You could also use grapeseed avocado oil if you are out of olive oil.

Salt and black pepper

Vegetables

Brussel sprouts (2 cups) – Mini cabbages packed with fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin C. They are no longer the shunned vegetable!

Red bell pepper (1) – They taste a bit sweet when they are cooked. Red bell peppers have a high amount of fiber and have very few calories.

Yellow bell pepper (1) – Another healthy vegetable in this mix. You could use a green pepper if you’d prefer more of a mild taste.

Carrots (4) – Not only high in fiber (so they are very filling), but they are also a terrific source of beta carotene and potassium.

Red onion (1) – They can help stimulate digestive health and promote a healthy heart. Substituting with yellow or white onions is perfectly fine for this recipe.

Olive oil (3 tbsp) – It is going to coat the vegetables and help season them. If you don’t have any on hand, another cooking oil will work just fine.

Garlic powder (1 tbsp) – Offers a great way to add garlic flavor without getting your hands stinky.

Onion powder (1 tbsp) – It pairs really well with garlic powder to enhance the flavor of vegetables. Using dried spices like this is a healthy way to add flavor without adding artificial ingredients and extra calories.

Salt and black pepper

ingredients for chicken thighs and veggies

How to Make Garlic Honey Chicken

Step 1. The first step to make the garlic honey chicken is to make the marinade. Start by combining the olive oil, honey, garlic, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

Step 2. Then, toss the chicken thighs into the marinade. Allow the chicken to sit in it for at least thirty minutes.

Step 3. To prepare the vegetables, first cut up all of the vegetables and place them in a large bowl. Then, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 4. Pour that mixture over the vegetables and toss to coat.

Step 5. Spread the vegetables evenly on a large sheet non-stick pan like this. Now, lay the marinated chicken thighs over the vegetables.

Step 6. Place the sheet pan in the oven for 30-35 minutes. Then, make sure the chicken is cooked through.

To check that the chicken is done, use a sharp knife to poke into the chicken. Check to see that it’s no longer pink and that the juices are clear.

steps to make honey garlic sheet pan

Can You Cook Chicken and Vegetables Together?

Cooking chicken and vegetables together is OK, as long as you carefully check that the chicken is cooked through.

You must make sure that the chicken is not raw. If the chicken is not cooked yet, put it back in the oven until it is cooked.

plated chicken and veggies next to sheet pan

How to Check if the Chicken is Cooked Through?

Here is the way to make sure the chicken is really cooked. First, while using a sharp knife and a fork, make a small slit in the chicken thigh to check its colors.

The chicken should not be pink. When you poke the knife in, juices will likely run out of the chicken. The juices should be clear and no longer pink.

top view of chicken thigh on sheet pan

Why Do Chicken Thighs Taste Better?

Meat that is cooked bone-in or just close to the bone is going to taste the best. As the meat cooks, the bone also releases flavor into the meat.

The chicken thigh is also made up of dark meat, which has much more flavor than white meat (like chicken breasts). Keeping the skin on adds even more flavor!

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Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Honey

This sheet pan chicken dinner is garlicky, sweet, slightly spiced, and savory. These chicken thighs are high in protein, gluten-free, and dairy-free.
4.46 from 24 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Meal Prep
Cuisine American
Servings 4 plates
Calories 478 kcal

Ingredients
  

Garlic Honey Chicken

  • 4 chicken thighs skin-on, bone-in
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Vegetables

  • 2 cups Brussel sprouts
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 4 carrots cut into sticks
  • 1 red onion cut into chunks
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425F.
  • In a relatively large bowl, mix together olive oil, vinegar, honey, garlic, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Toss in chicken thighs and set them aside for at least 30 minutes.
  • In a separate larger bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, a pinch of salt, and pepper.
  • Add in cut vegetables and toss them until they're fully covered.
  • Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and cover them with chicken thighs. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 478kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 18gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 6.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 340mgFiber: 6.3gSugar: 17g
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