Description
Maple Dijon Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken coated in a luscious maple Dijon sauce, paired perfectly with roasted sweet potatoes. Ideal for cozy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish not only offers a visual feast with its vibrant colors but also guarantees satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed (about 3 cups)
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cube sweet potatoes and place them in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper, and add to the baking dish alongside sweet potatoes.
- Pour the sauce over chicken and sweet potatoes; toss gently to coat evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and sweet potatoes are tender.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving; garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 275mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg