Roasted Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprout

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.