Five Spice Chicken Thighs With Apples And Sweet Pot

Name: Five Spice Chicken Thighs With Apples And Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small fennel bulb with feathery stalks; 3/4 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-in. slices; 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1 medium red onion, cut lengthwise into 1/3-in.-wide slices; 2 large firm-tart apples, such as Ida Red, Sierra Beauty, or Granny Smith, unpeeled, sliced into 1/4-in. wedges; 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (2 3/4 lbs. total); 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0. Cut off fennel stalks and reserve feathery leaves. Trim base of bulb and any tough outer layers. Halve bulb lengthwise, cut out core in a V, and cut bulb lengthwise into slim wedges.
2
Oil a large rimmed baking sheet and arrange sweet potatoes and fennel in a single layer. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Arrange onion and apples over potatoes and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper. Set chicken on top. In a small bowl, combine butter, honey, five-spice, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt. Brush onto chicken.
3
Roast 15 minutes, then tip pan and baste ingredients with juices (use a bulb baster or wide spoon). Continue to roast until chicken is nicely browned and no longer pink at bone (cut to test), 15 to 20 minutes more. Baste everything again and scatter reserved fennel leaves on top.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small fennel bulb with feathery stalks, 3/4 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-in. slices, 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided, and more.

Yes, Five Spice Chicken Thighs With Apples And Sweet Potatoes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Five Spice Chicken Thighs With Apples And Sweet Potatoes

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