Maple-Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
Maple-Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes is the perfect cozy dish for chilly evenings. This simple yet flavorful recipe features tender chicken marinated in a sweet and savory maple glaze, served alongside roasted sweet potatoes that add a delightful crunch. Whether you’re looking to impress guests or enjoy a comforting meal at home, this dish is sure to become a favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 medium sweet potatoes, cubed (about 3 cups)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, olive oil, pepper, and thyme.
- Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 15 minutes.
- While marinating, peel and cube sweet potatoes.
- Arrange marinated chicken and sweet potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet; drizzle with any remaining marinade.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) and sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Let rest for five minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sweet potatoes (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, sear the chicken in a skillet before roasting. Swap sweet potatoes for butternut squash or add cayenne pepper for heat. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.