Description
This balanced, flavorful dinner solution simplifies your weeknight routine through efficient single-pan cooking. Combining caramelized root vegetables with succulent, juicy chicken thighs, this dish relies on a savory-sweet maple glaze to tie every component together. Mastering this preparation allows for restaurant-quality texture and taste in your home kitchen with minimal cleanup, making it the perfect choice for busy evenings.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1-inch pieces
1 medium red onion, cut into thick wedges
1/4 cup pure grade A maple syrup
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Place the cubed sweet potatoes and red onion wedges onto a large sheet pan.
Add the chicken thighs to the pan with the vegetables.
Drizzle the prepared maple glaze over the chicken and vegetables, tossing everything gently to ensure even coating.
Arrange the ingredients in a single layer to ensure proper roasting and caramelization.
Roast in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Remove from the oven and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
For best results, ensure the sweet potatoes are cut into uniform cubes to promote even cooking. You can substitute dried thyme with fresh sprigs if available. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Modern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg