# Ingredient list:
→ 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
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F and allow to fully heat.
02 - In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes and red onion with half of the olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Spread in a large baking dish or rimmed sheet.
03 - Pat chicken thighs dry, then rub with remaining olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Arrange chicken pieces nestled among the sweet potatoes.
04 - Combine maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, smoked paprika, and dried thyme in a small bowl; whisk until fully blended.
05 - Brush half of the maple glaze evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
06 - Bake for 25 minutes, then brush remaining glaze over contents. Continue baking for an additional 15 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and sweet potatoes are tender.
07 - Optionally scatter baby spinach across the hot bake and allow to wilt before serving.
08 - Serve hot, spooning pan juices over each portion to enhance flavor.
