By Eileen Latimore
Smokey Chicken & Sweet Potato Traybake
4 steps
Prep:10minCook:35min
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:41:04 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
63
Moderate
Glycemic Load
24
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories686.8 kcal (34%)
Total Fat44.6 g (64%)
Carbs37.8 g (15%)
Sugars21.7 g (24%)
Protein33.3 g (67%)
Sodium444.8 mg (22%)
Fiber3.2 g (12%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
¼ cuphoney
2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
1ORANGE
GRATED ZEST OF, ORANGE CUT INTO QUARTERS
1 tablespoonsmoked paprika
0.5 TEASPOONCAYENNE PEPPER
OPTIONAL
kosher salt
ground black pepper
3 poundschicken thighs
bone - in, skin - on, trimmed and patted dry
2SWEET POTATOES
MEDIUM, CUT LENGTHWISE INTO 3/4-INCH WEDGES
1RED ONION
SMALL, PEELED AND CUT INTO 1-INCH WEDGES, WITH ROOT END INTACT
2 TABLESPOONSSALTED BUTTER
CUT INTO 2 PIECES, ROOM TEMPERATURE
Instructions
Step 1
Heat the oven to 475°F with a rack in the middle position. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, oil, orange zest, paprika, cayenne (if using), 1½ teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
Step 2
On a rimmed baking sheet, combine the chicken, sweet potatoes and onion. Drizzle on the honey mixture and rub it into the chicken and vegetables. Arrange the chicken skin up in a single layer in the center, then arrange the vegetables in an even layer around the chicken. Place an orange quarter, cut side up, in each corner of the baking sheet. Roast until spotty brown and the thickest part of the thighs reach 175°F, 30 to 35 minutes.
Step 3
Using tongs, transfer the chicken and vegetables to a platter; tent with foil. With the tongs, squeeze the juice from the orange quarters onto the baking sheet; discard the quarters. Add the butter and whisk, scraping up any browned bits, until melted and combined with the pan juices. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Pour half of the sauce over the chicken and vegetables; serve the remainder on the side.
Step 4
Don’t forget to pat the chicken dry to wick away excess moisture that would prevent the honey-oil mixture from clinging while also inhibiting flavorful browning.
