Maple Glazed Chicken Sweet (Printable)

Tender chicken thighs and sweet potatoes baked with a sweet maple glaze for a cozy meal.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting.
02 - Toss sweet potatoes and red onion with half the olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Spread evenly in a baking dish or rimmed sheet pan.
03 - Pat chicken thighs dry and rub with remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange among the vegetables 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 at 400°F (200°C).
07 - Brush the remaining maple glaze over the chicken and vegetables after 25 minutes of baking.
08 - Continue baking for an additional 15 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and sweet potatoes are tender.
09 - Scatter baby spinach over the hot dish and allow it to wilt before serving.
10 - Serve hot, spooning pan juices over each portion for added flavor.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • One-pan dinner keeps clean-up simple
  • Packed with sweet and savory flavors that feel like comfort food
02 -
  • Contains mustard due to Dijon in the glaze
  • Recipe is gluten-free but always double-check packaged ingredient labels
03 -
  • Pat chicken dry before seasoning for crispier skin
  • Slice sweet potatoes into even pieces so they cook uniformly with the chicken
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