Roasted Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprout

  11/20/2019

These deliciously cooked chicken thighs sweet potato wedges and Brussels sprouts are roasted with maple syrup and thyme then served with cranberries and toasted pecans.

Serves: 4
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Bone-in chicken thighs 4, skinned
  • Sweet potatoes 1 pound, peeled and cut into 1 inch wedges
  • Brussels sprout 1 pound, trimmed and halved
  • Pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons
  • Olive oil 4 teaspoons
  • Snipped dried cranberries 3 tablespoons
  • Chopped pecans 3 tablespoons, toasted
  • Snipped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon
  • Salt ½ teaspoon
  • Black pepper ½ teaspoon
  • Non-stick cooking spray

Directions:

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Combine maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of olive oil, ¼ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of pepper, and thyme in a small bowl, set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine sweet potato wedges, Brussels sprout, drizzle with the remaining 3 teaspoons of olive oil, and season with the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper, toss to coat.
  • Line a 15 by 10-inch sheet pan with aluminum foil and heat it in the oven for 5 minutes.
  • Remove pan from oven and immediately grease with cooking spray.
  • Arrange chicken thighs meaty sides down, in the center of the sheet pan.
  • Arrange seasoned vegetables around the chicken and roast in the oven for 15 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from the oven, turn chicken and vegetables and brush with maple syrup mixture.
  • Roast again for 15 minutes or until the chicken is done and vegetables are tender.

Remove from the oven, and top with cranberries and toasted pecans and serve.