Maple Glazed Chicken Sweet (Printable)

Tender chicken thighs and sweet potatoes roasted together in a maple glaze for a comforting meal.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Vegetables

05 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
06 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
07 - 2 cups baby spinach (optional, for serving)

→ Maple Glaze

08 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
09 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
10 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
11 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

# Method:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F.
02 - In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes and red onion with half the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly in a large baking dish or rimmed sheet pan.
03 - Pat chicken thighs dry and rub with remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange them among the sweet potatoes.
04 - Combine maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic, smoked paprika, and thyme in a small bowl, whisking until smooth.
05 - Brush half of the maple glaze over the chicken and vegetables.
06 - Bake for 25 minutes.
07 - Brush remaining glaze onto the chicken and vegetables.
08 - Continue baking for 15 more minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and sweet potatoes are tender.
09 - Scatter baby spinach over the hot bake and allow to wilt before serving.
10 - Serve warm, spooning pan juices over each portion.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy sheet pan dinner with minimal prep
  • Satisfying sweet and savory flavors everyone will love
02 -
  • This recipe is gluten-free but contains Dijon mustard.
  • For boneless, skinless thighs, reduce baking time by 10 minutes.
03 -
  • Pat chicken very dry for crispy skin.
  • Brush on glaze generously for best flavor.
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