Description
Maple-Glazed Chicken Sweet Potatoes is a delightful dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. The juicy chicken, coated in a rich maple glaze, pairs beautifully with roasted sweet potatoes and crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large sweet potatoes, diced (about 3 cups)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and maple syrup. Add chicken breasts to marinate.
- Peel and cube sweet potatoes. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme; spread on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle pecans over sweet potatoes. Place marinated chicken on top.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature) and sweet potatoes are tender.
- Drizzle any remaining glaze over the dish before serving.
Notes
- Ideal for both casual dinners and special occasions.
- Easy to prepare and sure to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg