Description
A delicious and easy sheet pan meal of tender honey soy baked chicken paired with roasted vegetables, perfect for a balanced weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup baby carrots, halved lengthwise
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper.
- Place chicken thighs in a bowl or zip-top bag and pour half of the marinade over them. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Arrange the marinated chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Add the vegetables around the chicken in a single layer.
- Drizzle remaining marinade over the vegetables and toss to coat. Season with salt if needed.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken for up to 2 hours.
- Swap vegetables based on availability or preference.
- Use chicken breasts instead of thighs if preferred, but adjust cooking time as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg