Get ready to transform your weeknights with this incredibly simple yet utterly delicious This recipe brings together tender, succulent chicken drumsticks coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, perfectly roasted alongside vibrant broccoli, earthy mushrooms, and sweet carrots. It’s a complete, healthy meal that comes together on one pan, making cleanup a breeze and flavor guaranteed!
📜 Ingredients
8 halal chicken drumsticks, patted dry
1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
2 cups cremini mushrooms, halved
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Honey Garlic Glaze:
1/4 cup halal soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
📝 Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the honey garlic glaze: soy sauce, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, and chopped rosemary.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken drumsticks, broccoli florets, halved mushrooms, and chopped carrots.
- Pour about two-thirds of the honey garlic glaze over the chicken and vegetables. Toss everything thoroughly until well coated. Reserve the remaining glaze.
- Arrange the chicken and vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan for even roasting.
- Roast for 25 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Carefully flip the chicken drumsticks and stir the vegetables. Brush the remaining reserved honey garlic glaze over the chicken.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and continue roasting for another 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C) and the vegetables are tender-crisp and slightly caramelized.
- If you desire a crispier skin, you can switch the oven to broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your vibrant, flavorful one-pan meal!
💡 Chef's Tips
- Marinating for Flavor: For an even deeper flavor, you can marinate the chicken and vegetables in the honey garlic glaze for at least 30 minutes, or even overnight in the refrigerator. Just ensure to bring it to room temperature for about 15-20 minutes before roasting.
- Vegetable Variety: Feel free to swap out the vegetables based on what you have! Bell peppers, zucchini, green beans, or even small potatoes (cut small enough to cook in the same time frame) would be delicious additions or substitutions.
