Sheet Pan Maple-Glazed Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts

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Tender chicken thighs glazed with a sweet maple sauce roasted alongside caramelized sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts for an easy, flavorful weeknight meal. This american-inspired chicken ready in about 50 minutes pairs bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed and halved Brussels sprouts, maple syrup 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 large bowl, toss 2 diced medium sweet potatoes and 1 lb halved Brussels sprouts with 2 tbsp olive oil, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Arrange the vegetables in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, pat dry 6 bone-in chicken thighs and season both sides with 3/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp smoked paprika.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup maple syrup and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme.
  5. Step 5: After the vegetables have roasted 10 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven and push the veggies to the sides. Place the chicken thighs skin side up in the center of the sheet.
  6. Step 6: Brush each chicken thigh generously with half of the maple-thyme glaze.
  7. Step 7: Return the sheet pan to the oven and roast for 25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the vegetables are tender and caramelized.
  8. Step 8: In the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush the chicken with the remaining maple glaze and roast until the glaze is sticky and slightly browned.
  9. Step 9: Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Sheet Pan Maple-Glazed Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts 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 Maple-Glazed Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts?

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 bone-in chicken thighs from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Maple-Glazed Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts?

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 Maple-Glazed Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts 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 Maple-Glazed Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts?

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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