Maple-Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Maple-Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes Head to the store and pick up maple syrup, chicken, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 15 minutes.
Instructions
Heat oven to 400 F. Rinse the chicken and pat it dry. Arrange the chicken, onion, and sweet potatoes in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
Drizzle the oil over the chicken and vegetables and season with the salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
Drizzle with the maple syrup and top with the sprigs of thyme.Roast, stirring the vegetables once, until the chicken is cooked through, about 1 hour, 15 minutes.
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.Tip: The maple glaze can also be used with a whole chicken or Cornish game hens.