Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Chicken (Printable version)

Tender chicken and fresh vegetables roasted together in a sweet-savory honey garlic glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 5 oz sugar snap peas, trimmed
05 - 5 oz asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
06 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
07 - 7 oz baby carrots, halved lengthwise

→ Sauce

08 - 4 tbsp honey
09 - 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
10 - 2 tbsp olive oil
11 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
12 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
13 - 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
14 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

→ Garnish

15 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
16 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil for easier cleanup.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, ginger, vinegar, and black pepper to make the sauce.
03 - Add chicken pieces to the bowl and toss to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes if time allows.
04 - Arrange all vegetables and chicken pieces in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle any remaining sauce over everything and toss gently to combine.
05 - Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
06 - Remove from oven. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and toasted sesame seeds, if using. Serve hot, with rice or quinoa if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The honey garlic sauce becomes this sticky, caramelized magic that makes even simple vegetables taste incredible
  • Cleanup takes literally three minutes because everything happens on one pan
  • You can swap whatever vegetables you have on hand and it still works beautifully
02 -
  • Do not crowd the pan or the vegetables will steam instead of roast, and you lose those caramelized edges
  • Stirring halfway through is non negotiable for even cooking and sauce distribution
  • The sauce will thicken and become sticky as it cools, which is exactly what you want
03 -
  • Preheat the pan for five minutes before adding the ingredients for extra caramelization on the bottom
  • Cut your vegetables and chicken to similar sizes so nothing overcooks while waiting for the rest
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