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Maple glazed chicken with roasted sweet potatoes topped with chopped pecans and fresh thyme, coated in glossy maple Dijon glaze for a cozy fall dinner.
Hannah Cooking

Maple Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

Sweet and savory maple glazed chicken with roasted sweet potatoes, caramelized to perfection in one pan for the ultimate cozy fall dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Fall Recipe, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 pieces Chicken thighs Bone-in, skin-on preferred for best flavor
  • 3 large Sweet potatoes Peeled and cubed into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil To coat sweet potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Divided for seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder For added flavor
Maple Glaze
  • ⅓ cup Pure maple syrup Use Grade A dark amber for rich flavor
  • 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard Balances sweetness
  • 2 tablespoon Butter Melted for richness
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves Plus extra for garnish
  • ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon For warm fall spice
Garnish
  • ¼ cup Chopped pecans For garnish and crunch
  • Flaky sea salt For finishing touch

Equipment

  • Large baking sheet For roasting chicken and sweet potatoes together
  • Pastry brush For applying maple glaze evenly
  • Mixing bowl For preparing glaze mixture
  • Meat thermometer To ensure chicken reaches 165°F
  • Sharp knife For cubing sweet potatoes

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
  3. Whisk maple syrup, Dijon, butter, garlic, thyme, and cinnamon.
  4. Place chicken and potatoes on baking sheet, leaving space.
  5. Brush half of the maple glaze on chicken and potatoes.
  6. Bake at 425°F for 30 minutes until chicken starts to brown.
  7. Brush with remaining glaze; roast another 10–15 minutes.
  8. Sprinkle with pecans, thyme, and sea salt before serving.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used