Maple Dijon Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
Juicy chicken breasts and tender roasted sweet potatoes coated in a sweet and tangy maple Dijon glaze. This easy sheet-pan dinner delivers warm fall flavor with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 5–6 oz each
- 1 ½ lbs sweet potatoes peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt divided
- ½ tsp black pepper divided
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat it with cooking spray.
- Toss the sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Spread them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast the sweet potatoes for 15 minutes.
- While the sweet potatoes roast, place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound them to an even ¾-inch thickness.
- Whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic, smoked paprika, dried thyme, and remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Transfer approximately 2 tbsp of the glaze to a separate clean bowl and reserve it.
- Season the chicken with the remaining ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and stir the sweet potatoes. Arrange the chicken breasts on the pan and brush them generously with the glaze from the first bowl.
- Return the pan to the oven and roast for 15 minutes.
- Brush the chicken with the reserved clean glaze. Continue roasting for 5–8 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 519 kcal | Carbohydrates: 45 g | Protein: 52 g | Fat: 13 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g | Trans Fat: 0.03 g | Cholesterol: 147 mg | Sodium: 528 mg | Potassium: 1491 mg | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 16 g | Vitamin A: 24459 IU | Vitamin C: 7 mg | Calcium: 90 mg | Iron: 2 mg
Nutrition information has been calculated using an autogenerating online calculation and is intended for informational purposes. For accurate nutritional information, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used.
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