Description
A bold and flavorful one-pan dinner featuring juicy chicken thighs and tender zucchini glazed in a spicy-sweet hot honey garlic sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 1/4 cup hot honey (or regular honey with red pepper flakes)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. In a small bowl, mix the hot honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken, making sure to coat them thoroughly.
4. Lay the marinated chicken thighs on the prepared sheet pan. Add the sliced zucchini around the chicken.
5. Drizzle the remaining marinade over the zucchini, tossing to coat.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the zucchini is tender and slightly caramelized.
7. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve directly from the pan, allowing everyone to help themselves.
Notes
For extra crisp edges on the zucchini, broil for the last 2-3 minutes of baking.
You can substitute chicken breasts if preferred, but adjust cooking time to avoid over-drying.
Hot honey can be store-bought or made by adding red pepper flakes to regular honey and warming it briefly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg