Maple Glazed Chicken Dinner

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides sweetness with fewer calories, while brown sugar is more affordable.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken thighs

Chicken breast is leaner, while bone-in thighs offer more flavor at a lower price.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, and coconut aminos is a lower-sodium alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Preheat the oven to 420 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cut off each end of the delicata squash and slice it down the middle to remove the seeds using a spoon.

Cut the delicata squash into half moons and place them on a baking sheet.

Cut the onion into half moons and add it to the baking sheet with the squash.

Dice the apples without peeling them and add them to the baking sheet.

Drizzle the vegetables (squash, onion, apples) with extra virgin olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat until they glisten with oil.

In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup to create a glaze.

Salt and pepper the chicken thighs, then brush the mustard and maple syrup mixture over them.

Place the chicken thighs on the baking sheet with the vegetables.

Add sage leaves to the chicken as a garnish before baking.

Bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken is done and vegetables are caramelized.

After 3 minutes, drizzle some maple syrup over the vegetables for extra flavor and return to the oven.

Remove from the oven after 28 minutes and plate the dish, garnishing the chicken with chiffonade of sage.

Cooking Techniques

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