Honey-Sriracha Glazed Chicken with Maple-Sweet Potatoes
Crispy baked chicken thighs coated in a sticky-sweet-spicy glaze, paired with caramelized sweet potatoes. This american-inspired sheet pan (gluten-free) ready in about 38 minutes pairs bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs, maple syrup, sriracha 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups, cubed sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat chicken thighs dry, then rub with 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Toss sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, sriracha, and soy sauce. Brush half the glaze over chicken thighs.
- Step 4: Place chicken on top of sweet potatoes. Brush remaining glaze over chicken. Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and sweet potatoes are tender with crispy edges, brushing with extra glaze during the last 10 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Sriracha Glazed Chicken with Maple-Sweet Potatoes take to make?
Total time is about 38 minutes (10 min prep + 28 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-Sriracha Glazed Chicken with Maple-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 maple syrup from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Sriracha Glazed Chicken with Maple-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-Sriracha Glazed Chicken with Maple-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-Sriracha Glazed Chicken with Maple-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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★☆☆
Okay for a quick meal. I've had better sheet pan dishes though.