Description
Harvest Chicken turns your dinner routine into a delightful autumn feast with minimal cleanup. Roasting apples, sweet potatoes, and tender chicken creates a simple, satisfying meal that brings warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 medium tart apples
Supporting Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Seasoning:
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a toasty 425°F (220°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Give your chicken thighs a thorough pat-down with paper towels to ensure extra crispy skin.
- Season each chicken thigh generously with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper, covering both sides completely.
- Chop 2 cups of sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes and slice 2 apples into ½-inch wedges for consistent cooking.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and toss the chicken, sweet potatoes, and apple wedges with 3 tablespoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon dried rosemary.
- Spread the entire mixture across the prepared sheet pan, ensuring ingredients are in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and roast for 35-40 minutes, until your chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute and flavors to settle.
Notes
- Ensure sweet potato and apple pieces are similar in size to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Select bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness, which helps prevent the meat from drying out during roasting.
- For a gluten-free version, double-check that all ingredients are certified gluten-free, particularly if using pre-mixed seasonings.
- Swap rosemary with thyme or sage if desired, allowing your personal herb preference to shine through while maintaining the dish’s aromatic profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Sheet-Pan
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg