Sheet Pan Whiskey-Glazed Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-29 · Updated 2026-07-29

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Tender chicken thighs roasted with a sweet whiskey glaze, paired with caramelized sweet potatoes for a comforting meal. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, whiskey 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: 40 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes sweet potatoes
1/4 cup whiskey
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
3, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup whiskey, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until well combined.
Step 2: Add 6 bone-in chicken thighs and 2 medium diced sweet potatoes (1-inch cubes) to the bowl. Toss until everything is evenly coated with the whiskey glaze.
Step 3: Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up and sweet potatoes in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme over the top.
Step 4: Roast for 35-40 minutes, turning the sweet potatoes halfway through cooking, until the chicken skin is caramelized and the sweet potatoes are tender and golden.
Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving, spooning any pan juices over the chicken and sweet potatoes.