Description
This apple harvest sheet pan with rosemary chicken thighs combines juicy, herb-roasted chicken with seasonal apples, sweet potatoes, and Brussels sprouts. It’s an easy, cozy one-pan dinner perfect for fall evenings.
Ingredients
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 medium sweet potatoes – peeled and cubed
2 cups Brussels sprouts – halved
2 medium apples – cored and sliced
1 red onion – cut into wedges
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary – chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
3 cloves garlic – minced
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, rosemary, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
3. Arrange chicken thighs on the sheet pan and brush generously with the rosemary mixture.
4. In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, apples, and red onion with the remaining marinade until well coated.
5. Spread the vegetables and apples evenly around the chicken on the sheet pan.
6. Roast for 35-40 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F internally and the vegetables are tender and caramelized.
7. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs work best for this recipe, but boneless thighs or chicken breasts can also be used (reduce cooking time slightly).
Use firm, crisp apples such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala to avoid mushiness.
For added sweetness, drizzle the finished dish with a touch of maple syrup before serving.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Dinner
- Method: Sheet Pan, Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg