Maple Roasted Chicken
This simple sheet pan meal has all the delicious flavors of fall—including a spicy hint of maple that perfectly accents hearty fall produce.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil, divided
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) honey
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) Savory Maple Spice Blend, divided
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 apple, cored and diced
- 1 small or ½ large red onion, sliced
- 8 oz. (250 g) Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
- 2 lbs. (1 kg) boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 8–10 thighs)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Combine 1 tbsp (15 mL) of oil, mustard, honey, and 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the spice blend in a small bowl; set aside.
- Place the sweet potato, apple, onion, and Brussels sprouts on a large sheet pan. Toss with the remaining oil and spice blend, and salt.
- Nestle the chicken thighs in the vegetables and brush with the mustard mixture.
- Bake for 32–35 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Yield:
- 5 servings
Nutrients per serving:
U.S. nutrients per serving: Calories 370, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 170 mg, Sodium 900 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugars 13 g (includes 7 g added sugar), Protein 38 g
Cook's Tips:
Instead of sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts, try other veggies like squash, broccoli, or green beans.