Description
Embrace the flavors of the season with our mouthwatering recipe for Maple-Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes. This easy-to-prepare dish combines the natural sweetness of maple syrup, the comforting taste of tender chicken, and the nutritious goodness of vibrant sweet potatoes. Whether you’re looking for a simple weeknight meal or a cozy weekend dinner, this recipe is sure to delight your taste buds and nourish your body.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Sweet Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with 2 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread them in a single layer on one half of the prepared baking sheet.
3. Prepare Chicken: In the same bowl, combine the chicken breasts with the remaining olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat the chicken evenly.
4. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the maple-glazed chicken breasts on the other half of the baking sheet, ensuring they are not overlapping.
5. Roast: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the sweet potatoes are tender.
6. Toast Pecans: While the chicken and sweet potatoes roast, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped pecans and cook, stirring frequently for 3–4 minutes, until they are fragrant and lightly toasted. Remove from heat.
7. Finish and Serve: Once the chicken and sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven. Sprinkle the toasted pecans over the sweet potatoes. Transfer the chicken and sweet potatoes to a serving platter and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
This delicious and wholesome meal offers a balanced nutritional profile, with a focus on lean protein, complex carbohydrates, and essential vitamins and minerals. Each serving of Maple-Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes provides approximately:
Calories: 410
Protein: 35 g
Fat: 16 g
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Fiber: 5 g
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 80