Zesty Lime and Maple-Glazed Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Prepare the Marinade
In a mixing bowl, combine lime juice, maple syrup, vegetable oil, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until the marinade is well-blended.

3. Marinate the Chicken
Place the chicken thighs in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag or cover the dish and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.

4. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
Place the sweet potato cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with the remaining marinade and toss to coat the sweet potatoes evenly.

5. Roast the Sweet Potatoes
Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until they are tender and slightly caramelized.

6. Bake the Chicken
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, place the marinated chicken thighs on a separate baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the same oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken reads 165°F (74°C).

7. Serve
Once the chicken is cooked and the sweet potatoes are roasted to perfection, serve the chicken thighs atop the sweet potatoes. Drizzle any residual pan juices over the dish for added depth of flavor.

Total Time

PT1H10M
1 hour 10 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Chicken thighs, Sweet potatoes, Lime glaze, Maple syrup marinade, Roasted dinner, Oven-baked chicken, Easy dinner recipe, Healthy meal, Family dinner, Weeknight meals

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

1100 calories total

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