One Pan Honey Chicken Thighs & Vegetables

You can’t go wrong with this One Pan Honey Chicken Thighs and Vegetables meal that includes the entire meal that takes about 10 minutes to prep. And is super easy to clean up.

I have definitely been on a chicken thigh buying kick. This may be my third or fourth recipe this month using chicken thighs.

This is partially because they are much cheaper in bulk at my local Sam’s Club. And since I buy them fresh I try to make one or two recipes before I need to freeze the rest.

I also keep seeing amazing recipes like this Crock Pot Chicken Thighs recipe from my friend Jodi over at Create Kids Club. They inspire me to cook more often with chicken thighs.

Her crockpot chicken thighs recipe specifically calls for just a few simple ingredients (including beer!).

So it’s a must-try in my opinion. Also, if you’re looking for another one-pan recipe with some Cajun seasoning, check out this how to make baked chicken thighs recipe. Simple to make as well!

Those inspirations lead me to the one pan meal I’m bringing you today.

I can’t get enough of one pan or slow cooker meals. They are just that simple.

This one pan chicken thighs and vegetables recipe is not only simple, but it’s so flavorful with the addition of honey.

The vegetables are even extra tasty since they also soak up the honey flavor.

Dietitian’s Dish

I’m sure you’ve heard that dark meat is not the best choice when it comes to choosing the healthiest part of the chicken.

However, after recently comparing boneless skinless chicken thighs to chicken breasts I realized there is NOT that big of a difference.

In fact, dark chicken actually contains the GOOD kind of fats (monounsaturated) that our bodies need. It’s the skin that you should avoid.

And this I just learned after reading it on Jodi’s blog. This just goes to show that dietitians can’t remember everything nutrition-related!

One Pan Honey Chicken Thighs & Vegetables

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

• 1 1/2 – 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
• 3 teaspoons minced garlic
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 3 carrots sliced
• 2 cups broccoli
• sesame oil

Instructions

 

• Combine honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, 1 teaspoon ginger, garlic, salt and pepper in a plastic sealed bag. Add chicken to bag and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 425ºF.
• Cover a rimmed pan with aluminum foil and coat with olive oil (or sesame oil).
• Add carrots and chicken to pan and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon ginger and sesame oil. Cook for about 25 minutes.
• Add broccoli to pan, drizzle with sesame oil and cook for another 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked thoroughly and vegetables are tender.

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What’s your favorite healthy way to cook chicken thighs? I’d love to hear your ideas!

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