Sheet Pan Hot Honey Garlic Chicken and Zucchini Revealed Recipe
A flavorful and easy sheet pan recipe featuring tender boneless skinless chicken thighs glazed in a sweet and spicy hot honey garlic sauce, paired with roasted zucchini. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Vegetables and Garnishes
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and thyme until well combined.
- Marinate Chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly in the marinade. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for enhanced flavor.
- Arrange on Sheet Pan: Place the marinated chicken thighs on one side of the prepared sheet pan. Arrange the sliced zucchini on the other side. Drizzle any remaining marinade over the zucchini.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the zucchini is tender.
- Broil (Optional): For extra caramelization on the chicken, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and let rest a few minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a dash of sriracha to the marinade.
- You can substitute zucchini with other vegetables such as bell peppers or asparagus to add variety.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- Marinate longer (up to 2 hours) to develop deeper flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
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