Tender maple-glazed chicken paired with roasted sweet potatoes, flavored with garlic, thyme, and cinnamon.
# Ingredient List:
→ Main Ingredients
01 - 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
02 - 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1-inch pieces
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1 teaspoon salt, divided
05 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Maple Glaze
07 - ⅓ cup pure maple syrup (Grade A dark amber preferred)
08 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
09 - 2 tablespoons butter, melted
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, plus extra for garnish
12 - ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Garnish
13 - ¼ cup chopped pecans
14 - Flaky sea salt, for finishing
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with ½ teaspoon salt and black pepper.
03 - In a large bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, and garlic powder. Spread evenly on one side of the baking sheet.
04 - Place seasoned chicken thighs on the other side of the baking sheet, leaving space between pieces for even roasting.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, melted butter, minced garlic, thyme leaves, and cinnamon.
06 - Brush half of the maple glaze evenly over chicken thighs and sweet potatoes using a pastry brush.
07 - Roast in the oven for 30 minutes.
08 - Remove baking sheet and brush chicken and sweet potatoes with remaining maple glaze.
09 - Return to oven and roast 10 to 15 minutes more, until chicken reaches 165°F internally and sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized.
10 - Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped pecans, extra thyme leaves, and flaky sea salt before serving.
