Honey Lemon Chicken with Roasted Vegetables (Print version)
Juicy honey lemon chicken thighs roasted on one pan with potatoes, carrots, parsnips, red onion, and lemon wedges.
# Ingredients:
For the honey lemon chicken
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4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, about 2 1/2 lb (1.1 kg)
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1/3 cup (115 g) honey
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1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
For the roasted vegetables
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1 lb (450 g) baby potatoes, halved
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3 medium carrots, cut into thick diagonal pieces
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2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks
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1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
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1 lemon, cut into wedges
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for serving
# Instructions:
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Whisk the honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme in a large bowl until smooth.
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Add the chicken thighs and turn to coat. Let stand for 20-30 minutes while the oven heats and you prepare the vegetables.
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Heat the oven to 425°F. Toss the potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and red onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper on a large rimmed sheet pan.
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Nestle the chicken thighs skin-side up among the vegetables. Pour any remaining marinade over the chicken and tuck the lemon wedges around the pan.
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Roast for 40-45 minutes, turning the vegetables once, until the chicken reaches 165°F in the thickest part and the vegetables are tender.
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Spoon pan juices over the chicken. Rest for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with parsley and serve hot with the roasted lemon wedges.
# Good to know:
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Use a large rimmed sheet pan so the vegetables roast instead of steam.
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For darker skin, broil the pan for 1-2 minutes at the end while watching closely.
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Marinate up to 8 hours, but avoid a full overnight marinade with lemon juice.