Honey Garlic Chicken With Roasted Veggies Recipe

About this recipe

Honey Garlic Chicken with Roasted Veggies is a delicious and nutritious American-inspired dish perfect for dinner. Juicy, marinated chicken thighs are cooked to perfection in an air fryer, delivering a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. Paired with roasted carrots and broccoli, this meal offers vibrant colors, textures, and nutrients. The marinade combines honey, soy sauce, garlic, and lemon juice, creating a mouthwatering glaze that elevates the chicken. Crisp cucumber slices on the side provide a fresh contrast. With 41g of protein per serving, this dish is ideal for gym-goers or anyone seeking a high-protein meal to fuel their day. Simple yet satisfying, it's ready in under 35 minutes and fits seamlessly into a busy lifestyle.

Ingredients

• 150G Honey Mustard And Dill Gourmet Spread, 150G
• 1 Garlic Bulb - 1 Each
• - Chicken Breast Fillets
• 640G Birds Eye Country Mixed Vegetables
• - Kikkoman Soy Sauce
• 250 Ml Trs Lemon Juice 250Ml
• 1 Ltr Ktc Sunflower Oil
• 750 G Top-Op Table Salt Drums
• 100G Heera Black Pepper Powder 100g
• 1 Piece Cucumber 1Pc

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat your air fryer to 180°C for 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
2. 2. Peel and slice the carrots into thin sticks and chop the broccoli into small florets.
3. 3. In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil to create the marinade.
4. 4. Coat the chicken thighs thoroughly with the marinade and let it rest for 10 minutes.
5. 5. Toss the carrots and broccoli with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
6. 6. Place the marinated chicken thighs in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
7. 7. Add the seasoned vegetables to the air fryer basket and cook for another 10 minutes until tender.
8. 8. While the chicken and veggies cook, slice the cucumber into thin rounds for a refreshing side.
9. 9. Ensure the chicken is fully cooked by checking that the internal temperature reaches 75°C.
10. 10. Arrange the chicken, roasted veggies, and cucumber slices on a serving plate for a complete meal.

How to make Honey Garlic Chicken With Roasted Veggies

1. Prepare the vegetables. Preheat the air fryer to 180°C for 5 minutes. Peel the carrots and slice them into thin sticks, and chop the broccoli into small florets.
2. Marinate the chicken. Mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice and olive oil. Coat the chicken thighs thoroughly and leave for 10 minutes, then toss the vegetables with olive oil, salt and black pepper.
3. Air fry the chicken. Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
4. Add the vegetables. Add the seasoned vegetables and cook for another 10 minutes until tender, slicing the cucumber into thin rounds meanwhile. Check the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75°C.
5. Plate and serve. Arrange the honey garlic chicken, roasted carrots and broccoli and cucumber slices on a serving plate for a complete meal.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Honey Garlic Chicken with Roasted Veggies take?

About 35 minutes, with 10 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking in the air fryer.

How do I stop the glaze burning on Honey Garlic Chicken with Roasted Veggies?

Keep the air fryer at 180°C and flip the chicken halfway. If the glaze darkens too quickly, cover the chicken loosely with foil for the last few minutes.

Should I use chicken thighs or breast for honey garlic chicken?

Either works. Thighs stay juicier under the sweet glaze, while breast fillets cook a little faster, so check that the thickest part reaches 75°C and take them out promptly.

What can I use instead of soy sauce in the honey garlic marinade?

Swap it for tamari or coconut aminos for a similar salty depth. Coconut aminos are sweeter, so reduce the honey slightly.

What can I serve with honey garlic chicken?

Steamed rice or noodles soak up the sticky glaze nicely. Add sliced cucumber on the side for a cool crunch.