Hot Honey Garlic Chicken and Zucchini: A Sweet Spicy Delight

This Hot Honey Garlic Chicken and Zucchini is a quick, flavorful one-pan dish perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs Juicy and full of flavor.

For the Marinade

1/2 cup Hot Honey Provides a sweet and spicy kick.
1/4 cup Soy Sauce Rich umami depth.
3 cloves Garlic, minced Fresh garlic is best.
1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika adds a deeper flavor.
1 teaspoon Onion Powder Fresh onions can be used instead.

For the Zucchini

2 medium Zucchini Can be replaced with yellow squash.
2 tablespoons Olive Oil To coat zucchini for crispness.

Seasoning

to taste Salt
to taste Pepper
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped For garnish.

Equipment

Oven
Sheet Pan
medium bowl
large bowl

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare your sheet pan.
Combine hot honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder in a bowl.
Add chicken thighs to marinade, ensuring thorough coating. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
Slice zucchini into half-moons, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Transfer marinated chicken to the sheet pan, arrange zucchini around it.
Drizzle remaining marinade over chicken and zucchini.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and zucchini is tender.
Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Serve warm, optionally with rice or quinoa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 26gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is easy to prepare and stores well for leftovers.

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