1 Sheet Pan Acorn Squash and Chicken Thighs

1 Sheet Pan Acorn Squash and Chicken Thighs

Posted Sep 29, 2022 in Food + Nutrition, The Recipe Box by Social United

1 sheet pan dinners are our jam! That’s why we focused a few weeks back on a roundup for you to make weeknights more simple. This one is no different! This one requires minimal prep and big flavor payoff with your spice cabinet coming into play.

What You Need

1 Medium Acorn Squash

1 lb. Chicken Thighs

4 cloves Garlic, minced

½ tsp garlic powder

Pinch Red Pepper Flakes

¼ tsp. Ginger

1 Tbsp. Honey

2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce

2 Tbsp. Rice Vinegar

2 Tbsp. Toasted Sesame Oil

Salt and Pepper as Desired

How It’s Made:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
Place chicken thighs on the baking sheet
Slice the acorn squash in half from stem to tip and scoop out the seeds with a spoon
Cut off both ends of the acorn squash and slice ½ inch thick slices
Place on tray (they will overlap and this is ok)
In a small bowl combine garlic, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, ginger, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil and stir
Spoon the entire mixture evenly over the ingredients
Bake for 30 minutes