Maple Glazed Chicken Sweet (Printable)

Tender chicken thighs and sweet potatoes roasted with a luscious maple glaze for a comforting, sweet-savory dish.

# What you'll need:

→ 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 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Toss sweet potatoes and red onion in a large bowl with half the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly in a large baking dish or sheet pan.
03 - Pat chicken thighs dry and rub with remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange 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 chicken and vegetables.
06 - Bake for 25 minutes at 400°F.
07 - Brush remaining glaze over the chicken and vegetables.
08 - Continue baking for another 15 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 hot, spooning pan juices over each portion.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy one-pan preparation
  • Rich and warming maple flavor
02 -
  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
  • Contains mustard: always check packaged ingredients if serving someone with allergens.
03 -
  • Substitute boneless thighs and reduce baking time by 10 minutes for a lighter, quicker meal.
  • Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts in the last 10 minutes for extra crunch.
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