Sheet Pan Maple-Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potato Cubes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

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Tender chicken thighs roasted with sweet potato cubes, coated in a sticky maple glaze and aromatic herbs for a balanced sweet and savory flavor. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs bone-in 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 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes sweet potato
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 2 medium sweet potatoes cut into 1-inch cubes with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly coated.
Step 2: Arrange the sweet potato cubes on a large rimmed sheet pan and roast for 15 minutes.
Step 3: Meanwhile, in the same bowl, mix 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 4: Remove the sheet pan from the oven, push the sweet potatoes to the side, and place 6 bone-in chicken thighs skin side up on the empty side.
Step 5: Brush the chicken thighs generously with the maple glaze mixture, then drizzle the remaining glaze over the sweet potatoes.
Step 6: Roast everything together for another 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized at the edges.
Step 7: Let rest 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.