One-Pot Honey Garlic Chicken (Print View)

Chicken thighs glazed with honey garlic sauce roast atop sweet potatoes in a single pot for easy comfort.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (approximately 550 g)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Sweet Potatoes

05 - 2 large sweet potatoes (approximately 700 g), peeled and cut into 2.5 cm cubes
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Honey Garlic Sauce

10 - 1/4 cup honey
11 - 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
12 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
13 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
14 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

15 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
16 - Lemon wedges (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Set oven to 425°F (220°C).
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper. Sear chicken skin-side down for 4–5 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for 2 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate.
03 - Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly in the skillet.
04 - Nestle the seared chicken thighs on top of the sweet potatoes, skin-side up.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, and chili flakes, if using.
06 - Drizzle the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken and sweet potatoes. Transfer skillet to the preheated oven. Roast uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C) and sweet potatoes are tender.
07 - For crispier chicken skin, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end of the roasting time.
08 - Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with optional lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under an hour for a complete meal
  • Uses simple ingredients you likely have on hand
  • Minimal cleanup with the one-pot approach
  • Perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors
  • Naturally gluten-free when using tamari
02 -
  • Perfect for meal prep and stays delicious for 3-4 days in the refrigerator
  • Contains approximately 445 calories per serving with a good balance of protein and complex carbs
  • Can be easily doubled for larger families or for planned leftovers
  • The combination of honey and garlic creates a naturally antibacterial sauce
03 -
  • For maximum flavor, marinate the chicken in half of the sauce mixture for up to 4 hours before cooking. This infuses the meat with flavor from the inside out while still leaving enough sauce for glazing during cooking.
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