Maple Glazed Chicken Sweet Potatoes (Printable)

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

# What You 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 temperature 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 among the sweet potatoes in the baking dish.
04 - Whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic, smoked paprika, and thyme in a small bowl.
05 - Brush half of the maple glaze evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
06 - Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven.
07 - Brush remaining glaze over chicken and vegetables, then continue baking for 15 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and sweet potatoes are tender.
08 - Optionally, scatter baby spinach over the hot bake and allow it to wilt before serving.
09 - Serve hot, spooning pan juices over each portion.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pan meal for easy cleanup
  • Sweet and savory flavors in every bite
02 -
  • Mustard is an allergen in this dish
  • The dish is gluten-free but check all packaged ingredients
03 -
  • Substitute boneless skinless chicken thighs for a lighter option and reduce baking time by 10 minutes
  • Brush glaze just before serving for extra sheen and flavor
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