Maple-Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

1 3 1/2- to 4-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces 1 yellow onion, cut into 1-inch wedges 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons maple syrup 6 sprigs fresh thyme Heat oven to 400° F. Rinse the chicken and pat it dry. Arrange the chicken, onion, and sweet potatoes in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Drizzle the oil over the chicken and vegetables and season with the salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Drizzle with the maple syrup and top with the sprigs of thyme. Roast, stirring the vegetables once, until the chicken is cooked through, about 1 hour, 15 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Tip: The maple glaze can also be used with a whole chicken or Cornish game hens. Yield: Makes 4 servings NUTRITION PER SERVING CALORIES 625.18(49% from fat); FAT 34.5g (sat 8.64g); CHOLESTEROL 222.91mg; CALCIUM 59.39mg; CARBOHYDRATE 19g; SODIUM 457.81mg; PROTEIN 56.66mg; FIBER 1.41g; IRON 3.98mg

Recipe courtesy of Real Simple