Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

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Tender chicken thighs coated in a sticky-sweet honey-soy glaze, paired with caramelized sweet potatoes for a balanced, crowd-pleasing dinner. This american-inspired chicken (gluten-free) ready in about 45 minutes pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

★ 4.1 (14 ratings) Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add chicken skin-side down and sear for 8 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  2. Step 2: Flip chicken and add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp dijon mustard, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder to the skillet, stirring to combine into a glaze.
  3. Step 3: Arrange 2 medium peeled and cubed sweet potatoes around the chicken in the skillet, dot with 1 tbsp butter, and sprinkle with 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme.
  4. Step 4: Transfer the skillet to a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, basting the chicken with the glaze every 10 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve the chicken thighs with the maple-glazed sweet potatoes and drizzle with the pan juices.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes take to make?

Total time is about 45 minutes (10 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes gluten-free?

Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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