Description
How to make honey garlic chicken with sweet potatoes and green beans that creates a perfectly balanced, one-pan dinner your family will request weekly.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Marinade
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Vegetables
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Seasonings & Finishing
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Whisk honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, and rice vinegar in a large bowl. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat completely. Let marinate for 15 minutes while you prep vegetables.
- Prep Vegetables: Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes, trim green beans, and slice red onion. Toss vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a large sheet pan.
- Start Roasting: Spread vegetables in a single layer on the sheet pan. Roast for 15 minutes until sweet potatoes start to soften and edges begin browning slightly.
- Add Chicken: Remove pan from oven and add marinated chicken pieces, spreading evenly among vegetables. Pour any remaining marinade over everything for extra flavor and moisture.
- Finish Cooking: Return to oven and roast 15-20 minutes more until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and vegetables are tender. The honey should create a beautiful golden glaze.
- Season & Serve: Sprinkle with ground ginger, garlic powder, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds. Let rest 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle and juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Don’t skip the 15-minute vegetable head start or they won’t cook evenly with the chicken.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for best quality.
- Maple syrup can substitute for honey in equal amounts if you prefer that flavor profile.
- Line your sheet pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup much easier.
- Double the marinade and reserve half for drizzling over the finished dish for extra flavor impact.
Allergy Information: Soy, Sesame
Nutrition
- Calories: 385 calories
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 35g