Maple-Roasted Chicken Thighs
Maple syrup and fresh thyme give roasted bone-in chicken thighs a gently sweet, herbal glaze, complemented by tender sweet potato wedges and caramelized Brussels sprouts. Toasted pecans and dried cranberries add crunch and tart-sweet contrast, making this a warming one-pan dinner for a weeknight or relaxed autumn meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Maple-Roasted Chicken Thighs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a 10x15-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 2
Whisk maple syrup, olive oil, thyme, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.
- 3
Toss sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, olive oil, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl until evenly coated. Set aside.
- 4
Brush chicken with olive oil; season with salt and black pepper. Arrange chicken, skin-sides down, in the center of the prepared baking sheet. Arrange the sweet potato mixture around the chicken.
- 5
Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Flip the chicken; brush the chicken, sweet potatoes, and Brussels sprouts with the maple syrup mixture.
- 6
Continue roasting until the sweet potatoes are tender and the chicken is no longer pink in the centers and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near but not touching the bones should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 7
Sprinkle with pecans and cranberries; serve.
- Calories 610.1 kcal High 31%
- Protein 28.74 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 43.91 g 16%
- Total Fat 36.58 g High 47%
- Saturated Fat 8.1 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 137.68 mg High 46%
- Sodium 291.34 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 9.04 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 20.95 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 76.94 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.13 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 474.47 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 842.15 mcg Good Source 94%
- Vitamin C 112.92 mg Good Source 125%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
About This Recipe
Maple Roasted Chicken Thighs is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brussels Sprout, Chicken Thigh, and Chopped Pecans. Each serving provides about 610.1 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Maple-Roasted Chicken Thighs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brussels Sprout, Chicken Thigh, Chopped Pecans, Dried Cranberry. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Maple-Roasted Chicken Thighs?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 610.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Maple-Roasted Chicken Thighs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Maple-Roasted Chicken Thighs healthy?
- Maple-Roasted Chicken Thighs has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 610.1 calories and 28.74 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 291.34 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.1 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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