Name: Maple Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs (900 g) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp pure maple syrup; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Description

This Maple Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes is a cozy one-pan meal featuring juicy, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs roasted alongside tender sweet potatoes. The dish is glazed with a sweet and savory maple syrup mixture enhanced with Dijon mustard, garlic, and thyme, making it perfect for busy weeknights or comforting family dinners.

Ingredients

Chicken:

2 lbs (900 g) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

Vegetables:

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

Glaze and Seasonings:

2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the chicken and sweet potatoes.
Prepare Maple Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper until well combined for a sweet-savory glaze.
Arrange Ingredients: Place the chicken thighs and cubed sweet potatoes on a large baking sheet or roasting pan evenly.
Coat Sweet Potatoes: Drizzle the olive oil over the sweet potatoes and toss them gently to coat well, ensuring they roast nicely.
Glaze Chicken and Sweet Potatoes: Brush the maple glaze mixture evenly over the chicken thighs, then drizzle any remaining glaze over the sweet potatoes for flavor infusion.
Roast: Roast the chicken and sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish before serving to add brightness and freshness.

Notes

Add Brussels sprouts or carrots along with the sweet potatoes for extra vegetables and variety.
For crispier chicken skin, switch the oven to broil and broil the chicken for 2–3 minutes at the end of cooking, watching closely to avoid burning.
You can use boneless chicken thighs instead of bone-in; reduce cooking time slightly to prevent overcooking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: American