Recipe Overview
Why you’ll love it: Roasted chicken, Brussels sprouts, and sweet potatoes are dressed up with spicy honey in this hot honey chicken sheet pan dinner. One pan, lots of delicious eating, and easy clean-up!
How long it takes: If you make the hot honey ahead (recommended), allow yourself 45 minutes to make dinner.
Equipment you’ll need: small saucepan, sheet pan, large bowl
Servings: 4
My new favorite use of Hot Honey
Ever since I discovered hot honey, I’ve been thinking of ways to incorporate it into my home menu. Many of you may be familiar with hot honey on fried chicken. It’s just plain good eating and it’s served in a lot of restaurants lately. Maybe your favorite Chinese take-out is honey chicken which is somewhat similar.
Hot honey is pretty amazing on Brussels sprouts, too. That sweet and spicy honey soaks into all those tiny “cabbages” and you won’t believe how tasty they are. I often top my sautéed Brussels sprouts with hot honey.
What makes it special:
- Tried and true. We tested this recipe a few times. It wasn’t a big hardship; my family was glad to try it out as many times as we made it. We wanted to get the recipe just right for you and I think we finally got it.
- Includes a recipe for hot honey. Hot honey is actually very easy to make with only 3 ingredients. We like it better than commercial brands because you can adjust the spice level so it’s comfortable for you. (We found that our homemade hot honey is quite a lot milder than Mike’s Hot Honey, a popular brand.) You can make hot honey ahead and store it until you’re ready to use it.
- A healthy one pan dinner. You’ve got an absolutely delicious and healthy one pan dinner that includes vegetables, potato, and meat, with sweet hot honey drizzled over everything.
“This was very easy to make and was very, very delicious. I used broccoli instead of Brussels sprouts… Thank you for this recipe!”
What Is A Sheet Pan?
A sheet pan is a shallow baking pan with a 1 inch rim. It heats up quickly and has many uses. The size I use most frequently is a half sheet pan which measures 13 x 18 inches.
If you like the idea of making your whole dinner on one sheet pan, be sure to browse through my list of 20+ healthy sheet pan dinners. You’ll find recipes for salmon, chicken, steak, sausage, and even eggs. Try making an entire turkey dinner on a sheet pan!
Ingredient Notes
- Hot Honey: Make your own (you’ll find the recipe on the recipe card below) or buy a commercial brand. Like I mentioned, hot honey keeps well and can be used on lots of different dishes. To make your own, all you need is honey, red pepper flakes, and apple cider vinegar.
- Seasoning Mix: You’ll be seasoning both the vegetables and the chicken with a blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley flakes, and paprika. If you happen to have a jar of my all-purpose seasoning on hand, you’ll be on easy street because it’s the same thing.
- Olive Oil: Use any oil that can withstand high temperatures.
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: You’ll need about one pound of chicken. That’s a 4 ounce serving per person. If you prefer dark meat, boneless skinless chicken thighs are fine, too.
- Vegetables: I like to use a combination of Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, and red onion. You can easily substitute different vegetables if you prefer.
How To Make Hot Honey Chicken with Vegetables
Make the hot honey. Measure out the honey, red pepper flakes, and apple cider vinegar into a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer, take it off the heat, and let it set for 30 to 45 minutes. I recommend making it ahead of time so it has time for the flavors to infuse.
Mix the seasoning. Preheat the oven and get out a rimmed sheet pan. Measure out the ingredients for the seasoning into a small bowl, and set it aside for now.
Prep the vegetables. Clean and trim the Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, and onion and cut them into bite-size pieces. Put half of the seasoning mix and a bit of olive oil in a large bowl.
Season the vegetables. Add the cut-up veggies, and mix well until the veggies are coated with the oil/seasoning mixture.
Add to sheet pan. Arrange the vegetables on the sheet pan in a single layer. Try to place the Brussels sprouts cut side down for the best browning.
Roast the vegetables. Put the pan in the oven and roast the vegetables for fifteen minutes.
Prep the chicken. While the veggies are baking, cut the chicken into small pieces. Put the rest of the seasoning in the large bowl you used for the vegetables along with a bit more oil. Toss the chicken with seasoning and oil until it’s well-coated.
Add the chicken to the pan. Take the sheet pan out of the oven, give the vegetables a stir and add the chicken, making sure everything is in a single layer.
Roast for another 15 minutes.
Drizzle with hot honey and serve. Divide the chicken and vegetables between four plates and drizzle with the hot honey (you probably won’t use all of it). If you prefer, serve the hot honey on the side so everyone can add as much or as little as they like.
Serve this dinner with a fresh green salad, like this arugula salad. Keep it simple with a lettuce salad topped with homemade ranch dressing or a citrus salad with mint, honey and lime.
About Hot Honey
What is hot honey good on? Hot honey adds so much excitement to everything from chicken to ice cream. Try it on roasted broccoli or cauliflower. We love salmon bites with hot honey. It’s super good on pizza! Hot honey really elevates corn bread or hot biscuits. I’m sure you get the idea: Hot honey is good on everything!
How do you store hot honey? It’s actually best to store hot honey at room temperature in your pantry. Like plain honey, hot honey will become quite solid if it’s stored in the refrigerator. If your honey crystallizes, simply heat it up a bit and it will become more liquid.
How long does hot honey last? While plain honey can last indefinitely (some folks say it lasts for centuries), hot honey has a couple of added ingredients. I recommend using your hot honey within 2 months. I dare say it won’t stick around that long!
Recipe Variations
- Try a different veggie. You can easily substitute broccoli or cauliflower.
- Use a different sauce. This recipe is delicious without the hot honey, too. If you’re cutting back on sugar, or just don’t care for hot honey, simply omit it. Try it with chimichurri or pesto!
- Looking for something different? Try orange chicken or bourbon chicken. My crockpot teriyaki chicken is super popular, too.
Much of the dinner can be prepped ahead of time. It’s actually better if you make the hot honey in advance. Make the seasoning blend and store it in a small container or use my all-purpose seasoning. Prep the onions and Brussels sprouts and refrigerate. Prep the sweet potatoes, cover with cold water, and refrigerate or leave on the counter. Drain them well and pat dry before using. Prep the chicken and refrigerate.
Refrigerate: If you have leftover chicken and vegetables, refrigerate them in covered containers for up to 4 days. Store the hot honey separately at room temperature.
Reheat: Warm the chicken and vegetables gently in the microwave or put them in your air fryer for a few minutes. Serve with hot honey.
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More Sheet Pan Dinners
Hot Honey Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
Ingredients
For Hot Honey:
- ½ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
For Seasoning Mix:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
For Chicken and Vegetables:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- 1 large sweet potato (about 1 pound)
- ½ red onion
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- To make hot honey (see note): Add honey, red pepper flakes, and apple cider vinegar to a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Bring to a simmer and remove from heat. If time allows, let set for 30 to 45 minutes before using. If desired, strain out red pepper flakes for a more mild flavor. Leave them in for a spicier honey.½ cup honey, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Preheat oven to 425℉. Lightly spray a large sheet pan, about 13 x 18 inches, with nonstick spray, if desired.
- Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts; peel and cut the sweet potato into ½ inch pieces, and coarsely chop the red onions.1 pound Brussels sprouts, 1 large sweet potato, ½ red onion
- Make seasoning mix by combining salt, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, paprika, and pepper in small bowl.1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- In a large bowl, combine half of the spice mixture and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, and onions. Stir well, until vegetables are coated with spice mixture.
- Arrange the vegetables on the sheet pan with cut sides of Brussels sprouts facing down. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch.1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- In the same bowl you used for the veggies, combine the remaining seasoning mixture and 1 tablespoon oil. Add chicken and toss to coat.
- Remove the sheet pan from oven and stir vegetables. Add chicken to vegetables and arrange in single layer. Bake 15 minutes or until chicken is done (internal temperature is 165℉).
- Plate the chicken and vegetables, and drizzle the hot honey over each serving. You may not need all of the hot honey but it's great on other dishes, too.
Notes
- Make the hot honey in advance: Store it at room temperature for up to 2 months. If you don’t use all of it for this recipe, try it on roasted vegetables, salmon bites, or even pizza!
- Hot honey shortcut: For quicker hot honey, combine ½ cup honey with 1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as Frank’s Hot Sauce. Microwave for 20 to 30 seconds and stir to combine. Add more hot sauce if desired. Hot honey can be purchased, too.
- Variations: You can use different vegetables if you like. Broccoli or cauliflower work well; baby potatoes can be used instead of sweet potatoes. This sheet pan dinner is great even without hot honey; try chimichurri or pesto instead. If you’re concerned about eating too much honey, use just a small amount of the hot honey on your meal. A little goes a long way!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This was very easy to make and was very very delicious. I used broccoli instead of brussel sprouts. Next time I will add cauliflower. Thank you for this recipe!
Thanks for leaving a comment! I’m glad you liked it – it’s going to be yummy with cauliflower!
I made hot honey chicken and it’s delicious and will be making it often!!
So glad you liked it!