Maple Dijon Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls: Easy Weeknight Delight
Enjoy the perfect balance of savory and sweet with these Maple Dijon Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls, ideal for a quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix maple syrup and Dijon mustard.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the sauce.
- Peel and dice sweet potatoes, toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and place chicken on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Let rest, then slice chicken and serve with sweet potatoes.
Notes
- Can substitute chicken thighs for breasts.
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg