Maple Dijon Chicken Sweet Potato Bowls
A delicious combination of savory and sweet, this Maple Dijon Chicken Sweet Potato Bowls recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners and special occasions alike.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, maple syrup, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the marinade and let them sit for about 15 minutes.
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- On a baking sheet, arrange the marinated chicken and sweet potatoes.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Once cooked, slice the chicken and serve it over the sweet potatoes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure chicken breasts are of even thickness for consistent cooking. You can also experiment with root vegetables like carrots or parsnips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg