Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Vegetables Recipe
Honey garlic chicken thighs with roasted vegetables sound like a dinner date with your taste buds—sweet, savory, and totally drool-worthy. But hold up, this recipe is vegan, so we’re talking plant-based magic here, no clucking involved. Think tender, juicy “thighs” glazed in sticky honey-garlic sauce paired with perfectly caramelized veggies that scream comfort and sass. It’s effortless elegance for the kitchen queen who refuses to sacrifice flavor for health. Ready to impress your taste buds and guests without breaking a sweat? Let’s roast, glaze, and savor the heck out of this wholesome delight tonight.
Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Vegetables Recipe
Vegan honey garlic “chicken” thighs paired with roasted vegetables deliver sweet, savory, and satisfying plant-based comfort.
Ingredients
- 1 lb vegan chicken thighs substitute
- 3 tbsp vegan honey or maple syrup
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups assorted vegetables carrots, broccoli, bell peppers
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss vegetables with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper on baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk honey, garlic, soy sauce, and remaining olive oil in a saucepan over low heat.
- Brush vegan chicken thighs with sauce, bake 20 minutes, turning once and glazing again.
- Serve “chicken” thighs hot with roasted veggies.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
- Calcium: 15%
- Iron: 12%
- Vitamin A: 18%
- Vitamin C: 10%
- Magnesium: 8%
Additional notes/tips to enhance flavor
- Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Swap veggies seasonally for variety.
- Use fresh herbs to brighten the dish.
