Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 - 4 lb chicken, cut into 8 pieces
  • 1 yellow onion, cut into 1 inch wedges
  • 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme

Method

  • Heat oven to 400. Rinse the chicken and pat it dry. Arrange the chicken, onion and sweet potatoes in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Drizzle with oil over the chicken and vegetables and season with the salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Drizzle wit the maple syrup and top with the sprigs of thyme.
  • Roast, stirring the vegetables once, until the chicken is cooked through, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.