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Sheet Pan Maple Dijon Chicken Thighs with Roasted Apples

Juicy, crackly skin chicken thighs and tender caramelized Honeycrisp apples roasted on a single sheet pan in a sweet and tangy maple Dijon rosemary glaze. The ultimate 35-minute autumn dinner with effortless cleanup!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings (1 chicken thigh + roasted apples & onions)
Course: Autumn Dinners, Dinner, Main Course, Sheet Pan Meals
Cuisine: American Comfort, Farmhouse Classics
Calories: 465

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Autumn Produce
  • 4 large bone-in skin-on chicken thighs about 1 ¾ to 2 lbs, trimmed
  • 2 medium Honeycrisp or Gala apples cored and sliced into ½-inch wedges
  • 1 medium red onion cut into wedges
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil for tossing apples
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Signature Maple Dijon Glaze
  • ⅓ cup pure dark amber maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoon coarse whole grain Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon smooth Dijon mustard for creaminess and sharp tang
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar bright acidity to cut sweetness
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary finely chopped, plus extra whole sprigs for pan
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Method
 

Preheat & Whisk Glaze
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or heavy-duty foil for easy cleanup.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, whole grain Dijon, smooth Dijon, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, and fresh thyme until smooth and emulsified. Reserve 2 tablespoons of glaze for brushing before serving.
Prep Produce & Season Chicken
  1. In a medium bowl, toss sliced apples and red onion wedges with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Scatter evenly across the prepared baking sheet.
  2. Pat chicken thighs thoroughly dry with paper towels (dry skin guarantees maximum crispiness!). Season both sides with garlic powder, remaining salt, and black pepper.
  3. Nestle chicken thighs skin-side up among the apples and onions on the baking sheet.
Brush Glaze & High-Heat Roast
  1. Generously brush the top of each chicken thigh and the apple wedges with the maple Dijon glaze.
  2. Roast at 425°F for 25 to 30 minutes, basting once halfway through with pan juices, until the chicken skin is deeply browned and crackly, the apples are tender, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Rest, Glaze & Garnish
  1. Remove sheet pan from oven. Brush chicken thighs with the reserved 2 tablespoons of fresh glaze for a brilliant glossy shine. Scatter fresh rosemary sprigs over the pan, let rest for 5 minutes, and serve hot!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 465kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 32gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 590mgFiber: 3gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 320IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 2.2mg

Notes

Chef's Secret for Crackly Chicken Skin: Always pat the chicken skin completely dry with paper towels before seasoning! Roasting at a high temperature of 425°F renders the chicken fat quickly, turning the skin shatteringly crisp while the maple Dijon glaze caramelizes without burning.

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