Scary Good Halloween Dinner
Get ready to enchant your guests with this Scary Good Halloween Dinner! Juicy boneless chicken thighs paired with sweet roasted pumpkin create a delightful dish that captures the spirit of the season. Infused with aromatic garlic and warm spices, this meal not only boasts bold flavors but also offers a stunning presentation, making it a must-have for your festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 2 cups fresh pumpkin (sugar pumpkin recommended), cut into wedges
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish or sheet pan.
- Wash and slice the fresh pumpkin; scoop out seeds. Toss wedges in olive oil, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
- In a bowl, mix chicken thighs with minced garlic, soy sauce, and maple syrup until well-coated.
- Arrange seasoned chicken on one side of the baking dish and pumpkin on the other.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and pumpkin is tender.
- Serve on plates or a festive platter, drizzling with remaining sauce from the pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg