Description
Experience the ultimate fall weeknight dinner with this easy Sheet Pan Apple Chicken. This healthy and flavorful dish combines juicy, tender chicken thighs with crisp, sweet Honeycrisp apples and hearty roasted sweet potatoes. Drizzled in a savory maple-cider glaze, it creates a perfectly balanced meal that is as simple to clean up as it is to prepare. It is a wholesome, one-pan wonder designed to bring the comforting essence of autumn to your table without the stress of complex cooking.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
2 large honeycrisp apples, sliced into wedges
1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 large red onion, cut into chunks
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Add the chicken thighs, apple slices, sweet potato cubes, and red onion chunks to the bowl.
Toss everything gently until well coated in the glaze.
Arrange the mixture in a single layer on your prepared baking sheet, ensuring the chicken is not crowded.
Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the sweet potatoes are tender.
Serve immediately while warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to maintain the texture of the apples.
Substitutions: If you don’t have chicken thighs, chicken breasts work well, though they may cook slightly faster; monitor them closely to prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg