Sheet Pan Maple-Glazed Chicken with Roasted Vegetables
Tender chicken thighs roasted with a sweet and savory maple glaze alongside caramelized root vegetables. This american southern-inspired chicken ready in about 55 minutes pairs bone-in chicken thighs, maple syrup, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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
- 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves 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
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 3 minced garlic cloves until well combined and set aside.
- Step 2: Place 4 bone-in chicken thighs on a large rimmed baking sheet. Brush each piece generously with half of the maple glaze mixture, then season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 3: In a separate bowl, toss 3 peeled and 1-inch cut carrots, 2 peeled and 1-inch cut parsnips, and 1 large red onion cut into wedges with 3 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves until evenly coated.
- Step 4: Spread the vegetables around the chicken thighs on the baking sheet and drizzle the remaining maple glaze over the vegetables.
- Step 5: Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes, basting the chicken and vegetables with pan juices halfway through, until the chicken skin is golden and an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F.
- Step 6: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sheet Pan Maple-Glazed Chicken with Roasted Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (15 min prep + 40 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 Vegetables?
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 Vegetables?
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 Vegetables 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 Vegetables?
American Southern 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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