Description
Maple-Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes is a mouthwatering dish that beautifully balances the rich sweetness of pure maple syrup with tender, succulent chicken and nutritious sweet potatoes. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is simple yet delivers incredible flavor that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create a wholesome meal that’s not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Serve it as a main course alongside fresh greens or your favorite side salad for a complete and satisfying dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a non-stick baking dish.
- Whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Place chicken breasts in the baking dish and pour marinade over them.
- In another bowl, toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread around the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sweet potatoes are tender.
- Brush reserved marinade on chicken in the last 5 minutes of cooking for added glaze.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sweet potatoes (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg