Apple Glazed Chicken with Spinach and Potatoes

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 450° F degrees.
2. Prepare the glaze, in a small microwave-safe bowl by combining apple jelly, soy sauce, thyme, lemon peel, and ginger.
3. Microwave, uncovered, on 100% power (high) for 60 to 90 seconds or just until jelly is melted, stirring once. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the glaze.
4. Chop carrots and russet potatoes before placing on a cookie sheet. Cut 3 tablespoons of butter and add to the cookie sheet. Season vegetables with salt and pepper.
5. Allow vegetables time to cook as you prepare chicken. Make sure to flip them at least once during the cooking process.
6. Clean and prepare chicken thighs, making sure to season chicken with salt and pepper.
7. Smother the chicken in glaze before adding it to the top rack of your oven in a broiler pan.
8. Broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat for 12 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is tender and no longer pink, turning once halfway through the broiling time and brushing with the remaining glaze during the last 5 minutes of broiling.
9. Discard remainder of glaze used as a brush-on.
10. Meanwhile, coat an unheated large nonstick saucepan with cooking spray. Preheat over medium heat.
11. Add apple, onion, and garlic to hot saucepan; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir in the reserved 2 tablespoons glaze; bring to a boil.
12. Add spinach; toss just until wilted.
13. To serve, divide spinach mixture and vegetables between plates and top with chicken.