Sheet Pan Bourbon-Glazed Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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Tender chicken thighs baked with a sweet and savory bourbon glaze paired with caramelized sweet potatoes for a comforting regional-inspired meal. This american-inspired chicken ready in about 50 minutes pairs bourbon, packed brown sugar, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup bourbon, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 3 minced garlic cloves until smooth and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Toss 2 peeled and cubed medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb) with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika in a large bowl until evenly coated.
  3. Step 3: Arrange the sweet potatoes on one side of a large rimmed sheet pan in a single layer. Pat 6 boneless skin-on chicken thighs dry and rub both sides with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then place on the other side of the sheet pan skin-side up.
  4. Step 4: Brush the bourbon glaze generously over the chicken thighs. Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, then brush chicken again with remaining glaze and roast for an additional 10 minutes, until chicken skin is golden and sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves over chicken and sweet potatoes. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Sheet Pan Bourbon-Glazed Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes take to make?

Total time is about 50 minutes (15 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 Sheet Pan Bourbon-Glazed Chicken with Roasted 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 bourbon from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Bourbon-Glazed Chicken with Roasted 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 Sheet Pan Bourbon-Glazed Chicken with Roasted 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.

What goes well with Sheet Pan Bourbon-Glazed Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes?

American chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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