Autumn Chicken

5-6 Bone In, Skin On Chicken Thighs
3 Fresh Sweet Potatoes
2 Large Honeycrisp Apples
1lb Brocolli
4 tablespoons Olive Oil- Divided.
1½ tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar.
1 tablespoon Minced Garlic.
3 tablespoons Poultry Herbs OR 1 Tbsp each minced fresh thyme, sage and rosemary.
6 slices bacon, chopped into 1-inch pieces.
Salt & Pepper to taste.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Pour 2 Tbsp Olive Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, Minced Garlic, Poultry Herbs and Salt and Pepper to taste into a gallon size resealable bag.
  • Add chicken, then seal bag and massage mixture over chicken while working to evenly distribute herbs. Set aside and let rest while chopping veggies.
  • Peel and dice sweet potatoes into 1 inch chunks and slice apples into large wedges.
  • Place sweet potatoes, Broccoli and apples in large bowl, drizzle with remaining 2 Tbsp Olive Oil then toss to evenly coat.
  • Place vegetables and apples on an large rimmed baking sheet.
  • Set chicken thighs over veggie and apple layer.
  • Separate any pieces of bacon that may be stuck together then sprinkle bacon over veggie apple mixture.
  • Roast in preheated oven until chicken and veggies are golden brown, about 35 minutes (chicken should reach 165 in center). Broil for an additional 5 minutes for a more golden brown crispy skin on chicken if desired.