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Fall Sheet Pan Maple Dijon Chicken: Easy 1-2-3 Dinner

  • Author: Saly
  • Total Time: 52 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A convenient and delicious one-pan weeknight dinner featuring crispy skin-on chicken thighs and roasted root vegetables coated in a savory-sweet maple Dijon glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup real maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 3–4 cups root vegetables (e.g., 2 medium sweet potatoes cubed, 3 large carrots chopped, 1 medium red onion cut into wedges)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large half-sheet pan (18×13 inches) with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  2. Chop root vegetables into 1-inch chunks to ensure even cooking.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, pepper, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
  4. Add chopped vegetables to the bowl and toss to coat evenly in the glaze.
  5. Add chicken thighs to the bowl and toss again to ensure they are well coated.
  6. Transfer vegetables to the prepared sheet pan in a single layer. Place chicken thighs on top, skin-side up, ensuring they are not crowded.
  7. Roast for 20 minutes. Remove pan, flip chicken thighs, and toss vegetables. Return to oven and roast for another 10-15 minutes.
  8. Cook until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and vegetables are tender and caramelized.
  9. Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not crowd the pan; use two pans if necessary to ensure vegetables roast rather than steam. Use real maple syrup, not pancake syrup. Boneless, skin-on thighs are recommended for crispy skin and juiciness. If using chicken breasts, reduce cooking time by 5-10 minutes to prevent drying out.

  • Prep Time: 22 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh and
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 18
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 35

Keywords: sheet pan dinner, maple Dijon chicken, fall recipes, weeknight dinner, one pan meal, roasted chicken, root vegetables, easy dinner

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