Description

A delicious and easy-to-make meal with a balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Chicken thighs are baked alongside sweet potatoes, cauliflower, and red peppers, all coated in a tangy hoisin and Sriracha sauce. A one-pan wonder perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or meal prep.

Ingredients

1/3 cup hoisin sauce

1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons maple syrup

2 tablespoons Sriracha chili sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

2 teaspoons sesame oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot

4 bone-in chicken thighs (6 ounces each)

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 medium sweet potato, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

4 cups fresh cauliflowerets

1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

Sesame seeds, optional

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F.
In a medium bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, maple syrup, Sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.
Sprinkle both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Place the chicken and sweet potato cubes in a single layer on a foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
Drizzle the chicken and sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and one-third of the hoisin mixture. Toss to coat.
Bake for 15 minutes, then turn the chicken and potatoes. Add the cauliflower and red pepper to the pan.
Drizzle with another third of the hoisin mixture and the remaining olive oil. Bake until the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 170°F-175°F, about 25 minutes more.
Drizzle the remaining hoisin mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Optionally, sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

For a lighter version, swap the bone-in chicken thighs for skinless, boneless chicken breasts. Adjust the cooking time as chicken breasts cook faster.
For a plant-based version, skip the chicken and add tofu or tempeh instead.
Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the Sriracha sauce based on your preference.
Substitute sweet potatoes with butternut squash for a different flavor profile.
Add other vegetables like broccoli, carrots, or zucchini to customize the dish.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Asian, American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 330 kcal
Sugar: 11 g
Sodium: 750 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 22 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 24 g
Cholesterol: 90 mg