Easy Crispy Sheet Pan Honey Dijon Chicken
A quick and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring crispy skin chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and tangy honey Dijon sauce, roasted on a sheet pan for minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 pounds or 700 grams)
- 2 tablespoons honey (mild, such as clover or wildflower)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs (optional, for garnish or roasting)
- Vegetables such as baby potatoes, green beans, or carrots (optional, tossed in olive oil, salt, and pepper)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed sheet pan (about 12×17 inches) with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth and glossy.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and toss gently to coat each piece evenly with the honey-Dijon glaze.
- Arrange the chicken skin-side up on the prepared sheet pan, spacing pieces about 1 inch apart. If using vegetables, toss them in olive oil, salt, and pepper and scatter around the chicken.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes until the chicken skin is golden and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Optionally, baste the chicken with pan juices halfway through cooking.
- If desired, broil for 1-2 minutes to further crisp the skin, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Pat chicken dry thoroughly to ensure crispy skin. Do not overcrowd the pan to allow proper heat circulation. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. If glaze is too thick, thin with a teaspoon of water or lemon juice. Vegetables may require adjustment in cooking time depending on size and type. Broil briefly if skin needs extra crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 25
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