Description
A quick and delicious Honey Garlic Chicken dish paired with sweet potatoes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken Thighs (bone-in or boneless, skin-on or skinless)
- 2 Sweet Potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Fresh Herbs (like parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the sweet potatoes by peeling and chopping them into bite-sized chunks.
- Toss them in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix together the minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, and olive oil in a bowl.
- Arrange the sweet potatoes in a baking dish and place the seasoned chicken on top.
- Spoon the honey garlic mixture over the chicken.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add chili paste or sriracha to the marinade. This dish is also great with a squeeze of lime to balance the sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Easy Dinner, Quick Recipe