Description
Experience the delicious combination of sweet and savory with Maple-Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes. This easy-to-make dish features succulent chicken breasts coated in a rich maple syrup glaze, paired with tender, caramelized sweet potatoes that provide a delightful texture and taste. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe is not only flavorful but also nutritious, making it a great choice for health-conscious diners. With minimal prep time and one-pan cleanup, you can spend more time enjoying your meal with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Spread sweet potatoes on one half of the baking sheet.
- In the same bowl, mix chicken breasts with remaining olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, thyme, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Place the chicken on the other half of the baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and sweet potatoes are tender.
- Optionally toast chopped pecans in a small skillet with melted butter for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg