Cookwith - Sticky Maple-Glazed Chicken with Caramelized Sweet Potatoes & Toasted Pecans

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tbsp coconut aminos or tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup raw pecans, roughly chopped
• 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
• Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish (optional)