Maple Glazed Chicken Sweet (Print)

Roasted chicken thighs and sweet potatoes coated in a luscious 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

# Directions:

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

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • Easy one-pan main dish that's both sweet and savory
  • Gluten-free and family-friendly with simple prep
02 -
  • This dish is naturally gluten-free but always verify packaged ingredient labels.
  • Dijon mustard contains mustard allergen.
03 -
  • For crispier skin, broil the chicken for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking.
  • Prep vegetables in advance to make this recipe even quicker on busy nights.
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