Sheet Pan Hot Honey Garlic Chicken and Zucchini: The Ultimate Flavorful Dinner
Sheet Pan Hot Honey Garlic Chicken and Zucchini is an easy and flavorful dinner with tender chicken thighs, sweet and spicy honey garlic sauce, and roasted zucchini, all baked together on one pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: 40–45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- ¼ cup hot honey (or regular honey with pinch of red pepper flakes)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, combine hot honey, soy sauce, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder to make the marinade.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or bowl. Pour half the marinade over chicken, coat thoroughly, and marinate at least 10 minutes.
- Slice zucchini into half-moons, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange chicken on a baking sheet and scatter zucchini around it.
- Drizzle remaining marinade over chicken and zucchini.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and zucchini is tender.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over chicken and zucchini before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor if desired.
- Serve with rice or roasted potatoes for a complete meal.
- Adjust honey and red pepper for sweetness/spice preference.