One-Pot Honey Garlic Chicken (Print)

Chicken thighs glazed with honey garlic, paired with caramelized sweet potatoes for a flavorful skillet dinner.

# Components:

→ Chicken Preparation

01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Sweet Potatoes

05 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Honey Garlic Sauce

10 - 1/4 cup honey
11 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free option suggested)
12 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
14 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
16 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken thighs generously with salt and black pepper.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and sear the other side for an additional 2 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, toss the sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in an even layer in the skillet.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, and chili flakes (if using).
05 - Nestle the seared chicken thighs among the sweet potatoes in the skillet. Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken and sweet potatoes. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
06 - Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C) and the sweet potatoes are tender. Baste the chicken and potatoes with the pan juices once halfway through the roasting time.
07 - Remove the skillet from the oven. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and sesame seeds, if desired, before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under an hour from start to finish
  • Uses simple pantry staples you likely already have
  • Creates a complete meal in just one pan
  • Perfectly balanced sweet and savory flavors
  • Naturally gluten free with easy modifications
02 -
  • High in protein and complex carbohydrates
  • Perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors
  • Can be prepped ahead for busy weeknights
  • Customizable with seasonal vegetables
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day
03 -
  • For the crispiest chicken skin, pat thighs completely dry with paper towels before seasoning. This simple step makes an enormous difference in achieving that restaurant quality texture.
  • Let the chicken come to room temperature for about 15 minutes before cooking to ensure even heat distribution.
  • When making the sauce, try adding a teaspoon of grated fresh ginger for an aromatic twist that complements both the honey and garlic beautifully.
  • Finally, don't rush the searing process. Those extra minutes creating a deeply browned skin translate directly to enhanced flavor in the finished dish.

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