Spice up your dinner with this flavorful cast iron honey sriracha glazed chicken paired with roasted root vegetables.

This recipe combines the sweet and spicy flavors of honey and sriracha with tender chicken and hearty root vegetables for a satisfying and comforting meal. The cast iron skillet helps to lock in all the flavors and juices, creating a mouthwatering dish perfect for a cozy night in.

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 parsnips, peeled and chopped
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped
• 1 red onion, chopped
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the honey, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
4. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then sear them skin side down in the skillet until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
5. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
6. In the same skillet, add the chopped carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, and onion. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
7. Place the chicken thighs back in the skillet and brush the honey sriracha glaze over them.
8. Return the skillet to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is sticky and caramelized.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
10. Enjoy your delicious cast iron honey sriracha glazed chicken with roasted root vegetables!

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