Honey Lemon Roasted Chicken Pan (Print Version)

Succulent chicken and vibrant vegetables, roasted together with lemon and honey for a fast, flavorful family dinner.

# 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 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 black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Combine honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried thyme, and lemon zest in a small bowl; whisk until smooth.
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 coat thoroughly. Reserve the remaining marinade.
04 - In a separate bowl, toss halved baby potatoes, broccoli florets, sliced red bell pepper, and red onion wedges with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
05 - Spread prepared vegetables in a single layer on the sheet pan. Nestle the marinated chicken thighs between the vegetables, skin side up.
06 - Roast for 20 minutes, or until chicken is golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) and vegetables are tender.
07 - Drizzle reserved marinade evenly over chicken and vegetables. Broil for an additional 2 minutes to promote caramelization, if desired.
08 - Serve immediately while hot. Garnish with additional lemon zest or fresh herbs, as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses one pan for easy cleanup every bite is packed with zingy lemon and golden honey flavor
  • Ready in just 30 minutes you do not even need to marinate ahead of time
  • Family friendly even picky eaters go for seconds at my house
  • Can be easily adapted for gluten free or dairy free diets
02 -
  • High in protein with lots of vitamin C from the lemon and broccoli
  • Gluten free with no fussy swaps needed just keep an eye on your condiments
  • Excellent for make ahead lunches reheats beautifully
03 -
  • Patting the chicken dry really is the secret to cracking crispy skin every time
  • Roast your veg in a single layer so everything browns not steams
  • If your pan is crowded use two pans for even color on every piece
  • Zesting the lemon before you cut it makes your life easier believe me
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