Honey Garlic Chicken Sweet Potatoes (Printable)
Tender chicken glazed with honey garlic sauce alongside roasted sweet potatoes for a comforting one-pan meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ For the Honey Garlic Sauce
05 - 1/4 cup honey
06 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
07 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
→ For the Sweet Potatoes
10 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ To Garnish
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
16 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread them in a single layer on one side of the baking sheet.
03 - Pat chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs for 2 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to the other side of the baking sheet.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, and ginger (if using).
06 - Brush half of the honey garlic sauce over the chicken thighs.
07 - Roast chicken and sweet potatoes for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, brush chicken with the remaining sauce, and toss sweet potatoes for even roasting.
08 - Return to oven and roast for another 10–15 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F) and sweet potatoes are tender.
09 - Garnish with parsley and sesame seeds before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce caramelizes into this sticky, finger-licking situation that makes the whole house smell incredible
- Everything cooks on one sheet pan, so you can relax instead of juggling multiple pots and pans
- The sweet potatoes get these crispy edges while staying creamy inside, perfectly balancing the savory chicken
02 -
- Dont skip the searing step, it creates flavor that you cannot get from roasting alone and makes the chicken look so much better
- The sauce burns easily, so if your oven runs hot, check at 25 minutes and tent with foil if needed
- Sweet potato size matters, cut them too big and they will still be raw when the chicken is done
03 -
- Line your baking sheet with parchment, the honey glaze becomes a nightmare to scrub off otherwise
- Room temperature chicken sears more evenly, so take it out 20 minutes before you start cooking