Place chicken in a suitably sized roasting pan or dish. Lightly salt and place garlic cloves randomly around the chicken.
Bake chicken thighs for 40 minutes @ 350℉.
Remove from oven and baste.
Add potatoes and bake an additional 40 minutes.
Remove from oven, drain off any residual grease and brush chicken with maple syrup mixed with a pinch of salt.
Bake an additional 30 minutes or until chicken is golden brown. Basting halfway.Remove garlic cloves and serve.