Honey Lemon Roasted Chicken Sheet (Printable Version)

Golden chicken with honey, lemon, and vibrant vegetables, all roasted together for an easy, flavorful meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Honey Lemon Marinade

05 - 3 tablespoons honey
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Vegetables

11 - 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
12 - 2 cups broccoli florets
13 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
14 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
17 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease the surface.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried thyme, and lemon zest until combined.
03 - Pat chicken thighs dry. In a large bowl, toss chicken with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Pour half of the honey lemon marinade over the chicken and rub to evenly coat. Reserve remaining marinade.
04 - In another bowl, combine halved baby potatoes, broccoli florets, sliced red bell pepper, and red onion wedges with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss to evenly coat.
05 - Spread vegetables in a single layer on prepared sheet pan. Nestle chicken thighs among the vegetables, skin side up.
06 - Roast for 20 minutes until chicken is golden, cooked through with internal temperature at least 165°F, and vegetables are tender.
07 - Drizzle reserved marinade over chicken and vegetables. Broil for 2 minutes to caramelize, if desired.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with additional lemon zest or fresh herbs if preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick weeknight dinner ready in just thirty minutes
  • One pan means minimal cleanup and maximum flavor
  • Naturally gluten-free and easy to adapt for any season
  • Chicken comes out juicy every time while veggies absorb all the honey lemon goodness
02 -
  • This dish is high in protein and naturally gluten-free
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully for next-day lunches
  • You can easily swap in whatever veggies are in season
  • The way the honey and lemon caramelize over both the chicken and veggies is my favorite aspect
03 -
  • Rub the marinade directly under the chicken skin before roasting to infuse even more flavor
  • If you want extra crispy skin leave the pan uncovered in the fridge for thirty minutes before cooking to dry out the skin slightly
  • Always zest your lemon before you juice it The zest contains most of the aromatic oils and makes a big difference
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