Maple-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potato Mash

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Tender chicken thighs with naturally sweet roasted sweet potatoes for sustained energy. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 46 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, sweet potato, maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 26 min Serves 2 American cuisine 410 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat chicken thighs dry, then rub with 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Peel and dice sweet potato into 1/2-inch cubes. Toss with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
  3. Step 3: Place chicken on top of sweet potatoes. Roast for 25-28 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and sweet potatoes are tender. Drizzle with 1 tbsp maple syrup during last 5 minutes of cooking.

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