🍏 Apple Cinnamon Chicken Thighs Sheet Pan Recipe 🍗

Adding fruit to savory baked chicken dishes brings a cozy sweetness and comforting depth of flavor -  and this apple-cinnamon combo is pure autumn magic on a pan.

📝 Ingredients:

• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 2 apples, cored and sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
• 1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 2 cups cooked Basmati rice (for serving)

🍽 Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
3. Place the chicken thighs on a greased sheet pan and brush them generously with the honey-cinnamon glaze.
4. Arrange the apple slices, baby potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and red onion around the chicken.
5. Drizzle the veggies and apples with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
6. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the veggies are golden and tender.
7. Serve hot with fluffy Basmati rice on the side for a perfect sweet-savory combo.

🥄 Pro Prep Add-Ons:

1. Marinate or season well – even 30 minutes helps that honey-cinnamon goodness soak in.
2. Use bone-in, skin-on cuts for the juiciest flavor-packed results. Boneless is faster, but bone-in wins for richness.
3. Meal prep tip: Double the chicken and save some for wraps, bowls, or cozy next-day leftovers.
4. Let it rest! Once out of the oven, give your chicken 5–10 minutes to let the juices settle.

🍗 Chicken Cooking Tips:

1. Always preheat your oven – it sets you up for even, thorough cooking.
2. Chop veggies to similar sizes for even roasting.
3. Use a meat thermometer to make sure your chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest point.
4. Don’t overcrowd the pan – keep a little space between everything for crispier results.

💡 Ovens have personalities! Older models, uneven heating, or brand quirks can throw off timing. Trust your thermometer, not the clock.
⚠ Never eat undercooked chicken. If it’s pink or rubbery, it’s not ready. Safety first, crunchy queens!

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