Crazy Canuck Maple-Dijon Glazed Chicken Thighs

(with roasted garlic sweet potatoes & apple slaw)

From the Financial Chef:

This dish is like your insurance plan, simple, affordable, and built to stick with you.

Feeds 4. Or 2 with leftovers that’ll make tomorrow even better.

Chicken Ingredients:

• 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 2 tbsp real maple syrup (the good stuff)

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• Salt and pepper to taste

Sweet Potato Ingredients:

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 1 head of garlic

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt, pepper, and smoked paprika to taste

Apple Slaw Ingredients:

• 1 green apple, julienned

• 1 small carrot, grated

• 2 cups shredded cabbage

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 2 tbsp mayo (or Greek yogurt if you want to lighten it up)

• Pinch of salt

Chicken Thighs Recipe Instructions:

1. Roast the sweet potatoes:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a dash of smoked paprika. Cut the top off the head of garlic, drizzle with oil, wrap in foil, and place on the same baking sheet. Roast both for 25–30 minutes until golden and soft.

2. Marinate & cook the chicken:

While that’s going, whisk together the Dijon, maple syrup, vinegar, oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour over chicken thighs and let sit for at least 15 minutes (or longer if you’ve got time). Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through and caramelized.

3. Make the slaw:

Toss the apple, carrot, and cabbage with lemon juice, mayo, and a pinch of salt. Let it sit a bit while everything else finishes—it gets better as it rests.

4. Bring it together:

Squeeze the roasted garlic out of its skins and mash it into the roasted sweet potatoes for that warm, mellow kick. Plate with the glazed chicken and slaw on the side.

Liam’s Tip:

Want to turn this into a sandwich? Shred that chicken, pile it on a brioche bun with the slaw, and drizzle with any leftover glaze. Guaranteed to turn “just dinner” into a family favourite.

Enjoy!