Honey Lemon Chicken Potatoes (Printable Version)
Tender chicken and golden potatoes baked in a sweet, tangy honey-lemon glaze for an easy one-pan dinner.
# Ingredient List:
→ Proteins
01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 lbs)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
03 - 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
→ Honey-Lemon Glaze
04 - 3 tablespoons honey
05 - Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1.5 teaspoons fresh thyme)
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnishes
12 - Fresh parsley, chopped
13 - Lemon slices
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a large baking dish or sheet pan with olive oil or non-stick spray.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, minced garlic, dried thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
03 - Place chicken thighs and halved baby potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Scatter red onion wedges around the chicken.
04 - Pour the honey-lemon glaze evenly over the chicken and potatoes. Toss everything well to ensure an even, thorough coating.
05 - Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up and spread the potatoes in a single layer around them for consistent roasting.
06 - Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the potatoes are golden and fork-tender.
07 - For extra crispy skin, switch the oven to broil for 2 to 3 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
08 - Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley and lemon slices. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks on a single pan so cleanup is almost nonexistent.
- The honey lemon glaze tastes like you spent far more time than fifteen minutes prepping.
- It is naturally gluten free and uses pantry staples you probably already have.
02 -
- Crowding the pan will steam the chicken instead of roasting it so use a large enough dish.
- Letting the chicken marinate in the glaze for an hour or two before baking deepens the flavor significantly.
03 -
- Pat the chicken skin completely dry before adding the glaze because moisture is the enemy of crispy skin.
- Taste your honey before measuring because some honeys are much sweeter than others and you may want to adjust with extra lemon juice.