Honey Soy Bake Chicken Thighs

0 Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
1 Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl and season well with smoked paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper.
2 In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, olive oil, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. This is the marinade.
3 Pour 3/4 cups of the marinade over the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well-coated. Set the remaining marinade aside for later. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 15-20 minutes. For more flavor, you can refrigerate and marinate for a few hours or overnight. I usually let the chicken marinate while I prep the veggies.
4 Cut the mixed vegetables into even bite-sized pieces. Arrange the veggies in a large pan or dish and generously season with smoked paprika, salt, pepper and olive oil. Mix it together to ensure all the pieces are coated with spices.
5 Place the marinated chicken thighs on top of or around the mixed vegetable in the baking dish. Drizzle the remaining marinade over the chicken and veggies.
6 Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are tender. TIP: Bake bone-in chicken thighs for approximately 35-45 minutes and boneless for about 20 minutes.Baste the chicken with the sauce halfway through for added flavor. Once done, baste again and broil for 2-3 minutes.
7 Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired. Serve the baked honey soy chicken and veggies over rice or quinoa.