Maple-Roasted Chicken With Sweet Potatoes

Submitted by accidental glutton

"This recipe sounds amazing for a simple fall supper. From Real Simple magazine."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 45mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces (about 4 pounds)
• 1 yellow onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
• 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 6 sprigs fresh thyme

directions

1. Heat oven to 400°F Rinse the chicken and pat it dry.
2. Arrange the chicken, onion, and sweet potatoes in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
3. Drizzle the oil over the chicken and vegetables and season with the salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
4. Drizzle with the maple syrup and top with the sprigs of thyme.
5. Roast, stirring the vegetables once, until the chicken is cooked through, about 1 hour, 15 minutes.
6. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
7. Tip: The maple glaze can also be used with a whole chicken or Cornish game hens.

Reviews

[GayeofPA]

I often use this for company--it's a great recipe for gluten-free eating. With the original recipe, sometimes the chicken comes out rather tough, so I make sure the chicken is on the bottom and I cover the entire thing with foil for the whole time. I use honey instead of maple syrup.

 

[Trixie 2008]

This recipe has very subtle flavors. It is not an overpowering dish. This is my family's favorite way of eating sweet potatoes.

 

[barefootimages]

This has NO flavor!!! Just took it out of the oven and tested it and there is ZERO taste. I won't be making this again.

 

[Bizzie]

Super delicious and easy! I substituted chicken breast chunks up for the whole chicken to make it healthier, then microwaved the sweet potatoes for 2-3 minutes after they were cut only to soften them just a bit so the chicken wouldn't overcook waiting for the potatoes to get done in the oven. I love the one-dish meal and that it takes so few ingredients to be so good.