Sheet Pan Hot Honey Garlic Chicken and Zucchini Bliss
A quick and easy sheet pan meal featuring juicy chicken thighs glazed in a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce, served with tender roasted zucchini.
Ingrédients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs Skin-on, bone-in recommended for flavor
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced Can substitute with other vegetables
- 1/4 cup hot honey Or mix regular honey with a dash of cayenne or chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste salt and pepper For seasoning the chicken
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Gather all your ingredients and slice the zucchinis into rounds and mince the garlic cloves.
Glazing
- In a medium bowl, combine the hot honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic and whisk until well blended.
Chicken Preparation
- Place the chicken thighs on a sheet pan and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Arrange the sliced zucchinis around the chicken on the sheet pan.
Baking
- Drizzle the hot honey mixture over the chicken and zucchini.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is golden brown and the zucchinis are tender.
- Check that the chicken's internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Serving
- Remove the pan from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the hot honey mixture a few hours ahead of time. Consider adding herbs like rosemary or thyme, and sprinkle sesame seeds before serving for crunch.