Sheet Pan Hot Honey Chicken with Brussels Sprouts

Name: Sheet Pan Hot Honey Chicken with Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, (about 1.5 - 1.75 lbs (680-790 grams) total); 1.5 lbs (690 grams) brussels sprouts, halved; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 2 1/2 tsp onion powder; 2 1/2 tsp paprika; 2 ½ tsp dried oregano; 2 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp ground pepper; 3-4 tbsp hot honey of choice or make your own hot honey (below); choice of grains like rice or quinoa; ⅓ cup chopped pistachios; Fresh chopped basil for garnish; 1/4 cup liquid honey; 1 tsp hot sauce - might need a bit more hot sauce; 1/2 tsp chili flakes (or red pepper flakes)

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This Sheet Pan Hot Honey Chicken & Brussels Sprouts dinner is made all on one pan!

baked sheet pan chicken and brussels sprouts

Tender, crispy chicken thighs get a drizzle of hot honey, fresh basil and crunchy pistachios for a ton of flavour on your plate.

Pair this chicken recipe with your favorite grain like rice or quinoa for the perfect weeknight dinner.

Sheet pan dinners like this Easy Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken with Vegetables are so great for a weeknight meal but I wanted to spice things up by adding a hot honey drizzle!

Why you’ll love this sheet pan chicken dinner

Easy: this recipe is made with minimal effort since it is roasted together on one large sheet pan
Quick: prep this recipe in just 10 minutes and the rest of the time is hands-off as the chicken bakes in the oven
Versatile: you can swap for other vegetables based on your tastes (carrots, broccoli or cauliflower)

Ingredients needed to make this hot honey chicken

Bone-in skin-on chicken thighs: bone-in skin-on chicken thighs are a flavorful type of chicken I love to use for sheet pan chicken dinners

Brussels sprouts: in the Fall and Winter season brussels sprouts are such a delicious vegetable when roasted

Seasonings: flavor the chicken and brussels sprouts with a mix of seasonings; these include olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried oregano, kosher salt and ground pepper

Hot honey: follow my recipe to make your own spicy honey or use hot honey from your pantry

Garnishes: chopped pistachios and fresh basil offer a burst of flavor as garnishes

chicken thighs in a bowl with brussels sprouts

How to make this easy sheet pan chicken

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: If making your own hot honey, mix together the ¼ cup liquid honey, 1 tsp hot sauce and ½ tsp chili flakes and set aside.

Step 3: To a large bowl add the chicken thighs and halved brussels sprouts. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil. Then, season with the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried oregano, salt and pepper.

Step 4: Use your hands to toss everything together in the bowl to coat everything evenly.

Step 5: Place the seasoned chicken and brussels sprouts on the parchment paper lined baking sheet. Make sure the chicken is skin side up, nestle between the brussels sprouts and spread out in an even layer.

Step 6: Bake on the middle rack of the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165F. If you want crispier chicken skin, once the chicken is fully cooked broil for 1-3 minutes but watch carefully to avoid burning.

Step 7: Drizzle each cooked chicken thigh with hot honey. Then, garnish with chopped pistachios and fresh chopped basil. Serve with brussels sprouts on the side and your choice of grain if desired.

Tips and tricks

If you don’t have hot honey or the ingredients to make it, you can substitute with buffalo sauce instead. The flavors will still work well together!
This is a tasty recipe to enjoy with a grain of choice like rice or quinoa. However, a side of sweet potatoes is a delicious option too.
To meal prep this recipe, make the recipe and let fully cool. On the side, cook some rice or quinoa as a side. Once everything has cooled, portion into glass meal prep containers and store in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Make sure to cook the chicken thighs skin-side up to get the best crispy skin. If the skin is not as crispy as you’d like at the end of the baking time, broil on low for 1-3 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid any burning.

How to make hot honey

To make your own hot honey, mix together ¼ cup liquid honey, 1 tsp hot sauce and ½ tsp chili flakes. Use in this recipe and then store in an airtight jar in the pantry for up to 1 month.

Common questions

Can I use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead?

Boneless skinless chicken thighs cook faster than the bone-in skin-on chicken thighs in the recipe. If you prefer to use boneless thighs, I recommend you mix the brussels sprouts and chicken with the seasonings as the recipe details. Then spoon the brussels sprouts onto the prepared sheet pan. Bake the brussels sprouts for 10 minutes, then add the boneless skinless chicken thighs. Cook everything together until the chicken is cooked through.

Can I substitute with other vegetables?

Broccoli or cauliflower florets or chopped carrots would make a good substitute for brussels sprouts.

hot honey chicken on quinoa with brussels sprouts in a bowl

How to store this hot honey chicken

To meal prep this recipe, make the recipe and let fully cool. On the side, cook some rice or quinoa as a side. Once everything has cooled, portion into glass meal prep containers and store in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

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