Description
Maple Dijon Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls offer a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken coated in a tangy maple-Dijon sauce, paired with creamy roasted sweet potatoes. The vibrant colors and mouthwatering aroma will impress your family and friends, making it an instant favorite at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 lbs)
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Spread on the baking sheet.
- In another bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard and maple syrup.
- Place chicken breasts on the baking sheet with sweet potatoes, drizzling half of the sauce over the chicken.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and sweet potatoes are golden brown.
- Slice chicken and assemble bowls by layering sweet potatoes first, then chicken topped with remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 80mg