Sheet Pan Hot Honey Garlic Chicken and Zucchini: The Ultimate Easy Dinner 🍯🔥🥒
Sheet Pan Hot Honey Garlic Chicken and Zucchini is an easy, flavorful dish with juicy chicken thighs and tender zucchini coated in a sweet and spicy garlic-honey sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 1/4 cup hot honey (or regular honey mixed with a pinch of red pepper flakes)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix hot honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder.
- Place chicken in a bag or bowl, pour half the marinade over chicken, coat thoroughly, and marinate at least 10 minutes.
- Slice zucchinis into half-moons, drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and toss to coat.
- On a large baking sheet, place marinated chicken in the center, scatter zucchini around chicken.
- Drizzle remaining marinade over chicken and zucchini.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and zucchini is tender.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for more flavor.
- Adjust hot honey or red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or roasted potatoes for a complete meal.