Creating Maple-Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes is straightforward. Follow these easy steps to ensure your dish turns out perfectly:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare the Chicken Marinade: In a small bowl, mix together the maple syrup, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and thyme.
3. Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a large zip-top bag or a shallow dish. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
4. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: While the chicken is marinating, peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Toss them with the remaining marinade, ensuring they are well-coated.
5. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the marinated sweet potatoes out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Add the Chicken: Place the marinated chicken breasts on the same baking sheet with the sweet potatoes.
7. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C) and the sweet potatoes are tender.
8. Broil for a Glaze: For a beautiful glaze, turn the broiler on high and broil the chicken and sweet potatoes for an additional 3-5 minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning.
9. Rest the Chicken: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
10. Serve: Slice the chicken and arrange it with the sweet potatoes on a serving platter. Drizzle with any extra glaze from the baking sheet.