Sheet Pan Maple-Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

A balanced sheet pan dinner featuring tender chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and tangy maple-balsamic sauce, accompanied by caramelized root vegetables. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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

• 6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 3 tbsp olive oil, and 4 minced garlic cloves until combined and fragrant.
2. Step 2: On a large sheet pan, arrange 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs spaced evenly. Surround the chicken with 3 peeled and 1-inch cut carrots, 2 peeled and 1-inch cut parsnips, and 1 large red onion cut into wedges. Drizzle 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary over everything, then season with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Pour the maple-balsamic mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables, using a brush or spoon to coat the chicken skin thoroughly.
4. Step 4: Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes, until the chicken skin is golden and crisp, and an internal temperature of 165°F is reached. The vegetables should be tender and caramelized at the edges.
5. Step 5: Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving, allowing the glaze to thicken and coat the chicken and vegetables.