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Sheet Pan Cinnamon Roasted Chicken with Butternut and Sage

Amanda Runnels
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course, Meal
Cuisine AIP, Autoimmune Protocol, Paleo
Servings 5

Equipment

  • 2 large sheet pans
  • parchment paper

Ingredients
  

For the chicken and marinade:

  • pounds chicken thighs, bone-in with skin
  • 3 cups unfiltered, unsweetened apple juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
  • teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger powder

For the vegetables:

  • 5 cups diced butternut squash
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and line two sheet pans with parchment paper.

To prepare the marinade:

  • Set ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon aside, then combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl. Use a whisk to combine thoroughly.
  • Place the chicken in a large bowl, then pour the marinade over. Cover and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 1 hour.

To prepare the vegetables (while the chicken is marinating):

  • Peel, deseed and cut the butternut squash into 1" cubes.
  • Place the squash in a large bowl, and combine with the remaining ingredients. Spread the squash across one of the sheet pans.
  • When the chicken is done marinating, place it on the second sheet pan. Sprinkle the remaining ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon across the top.
  • Place both pans in the oven: the butternut squash will go on the lower rack, and the chicken will go on the middle rack.
  • Set a timer for 40 minutes. When 15 minutes have passed, use a basting brush to reapply some of the marinade to the chicken.
  • Total cook time for each will be 35-40 minutes. The butternut squash will be done when it is tender and begins to crisp a bit at the edges. The chicken will be done when it has reachend an internal temperature of 165°F.

Notes

Serve this sheet pan meal with a salad on the side or sauteed greens (like kale or chard)!
Keyword butternut squash, chicken, sheet pan, whole meal
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