Honey Garlic Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans

Honey Garlic Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans is a flavorful, one-pan meal that combines juicy chicken with tender vegetables and a sweet-savory garlic glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is simple to prepare, full of nutritious ingredients, and delivers a balanced dinner that tastes like comfort food with a healthy twist.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Sweet & Savory Flavor – Honey and garlic create a perfectly balanced glaze.
Hearty & Nutritious – Sweet potatoes and green beans provide vitamins, fiber, and color.
Easy One-Pan Meal – Minimal cleanup and simple preparation.
Family-Friendly – A wholesome dish everyone will love.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Honey Garlic Sauce:

  • â…“ cup honey
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven
    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Season the Vegetables
    Toss sweet potatoes and green beans with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them evenly on the baking sheet.
  3. Sear the Chicken
    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear each side for 2–3 minutes until golden.
  4. Make the Honey Garlic Sauce
    In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar.
  5. Bake Everything Together
    Place seared chicken on the baking sheet with vegetables. Brush chicken generously with the honey garlic sauce. Bake for 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C) and vegetables are tender.
  6. Serve
    Drizzle remaining sauce over the chicken and vegetables before serving.

Nutritional Information

Calories: ~390
Protein: 32g
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Sugar: 18g
Fiber: 5g

Tips for Success

  • Don’t Skip the Sear – It locks in juices and adds golden color to the chicken.
  • Cut Evenly – Cube sweet potatoes the same size for even roasting.
  • Extra Flavor – Garnish with fresh parsley or sesame seeds for presentation.

Why This Recipe Works

The honey garlic sauce brings together savory soy, sweet honey, and fragrant garlic for a glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Pairing the juicy chicken with hearty sweet potatoes and crisp-tender green beans creates a balanced, nutritious, and satisfying meal.

Honey Garlic Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans is a wholesome, flavor-packed dinner that’s as easy as it is delicious. With its sweet and savory glaze, tender chicken, and roasted vegetables, this dish is a perfect all-in-one meal that your family will request again and again.

Honey Garlic Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans

Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

25

minutes
Calories

390

kcal

Juicy chicken baked with sweet potatoes and green beans in a honey garlic glaze — a simple, wholesome, and flavorful one-pan dinner.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed

  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • For the Honey Garlic Sauce:

  • â…“ cup honey

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)

Instructions

  • Prepare the Oven
    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Season the Vegetables
    Toss sweet potatoes and green beans with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them evenly on the baking sheet.
  • Sear the Chicken
    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear each side for 2–3 minutes until golden.
  • Make the Honey Garlic Sauce
    In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar.
  • Bake Everything Together
    Place seared chicken on the baking sheet with vegetables. Brush chicken generously with the honey garlic sauce. Bake for 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C) and vegetables are tender.
  • Serve
    Drizzle remaining sauce over the chicken and vegetables before serving.

Notes

  • Don’t Skip the Sear – It locks in juices and adds golden color to the chicken.
    Cut Evenly – Cube sweet potatoes the same size for even roasting.
    Extra Flavor – Garnish with fresh parsley or sesame seeds for presentation.

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