Name: Easy Maple Dijon Chicken Bowl Recipe with Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 500g / 1.1 lbs); 3 tbsp maple syrup; 2 tbsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp smoked paprika; Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste; 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried thyme); Optional toppings: toasted pecans or pumpkin seeds, extra maple syrup drizzle

Description

This Easy Maple Dijon Chicken Bowl Recipe with Sweet Potatoes is a delicious and wholesome meal that combines savory and sweet flavors. Juicy chicken thighs are glazed with a flavorful maple Dijon marinade, served with caramelized sweet potatoes, and topped with crunchy pecans or pumpkin seeds.

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 medium sweet potatoes (about 500g / 1.1 lbs)
3 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
Optional toppings: toasted pecans or pumpkin seeds, extra maple syrup drizzle

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Instructions

Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
Prepare sweet potatoes: Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast on one side of the baking sheet.
Make marinade: Whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic, olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Marinate chicken: Brush chicken with half the marinade and roast on the baking sheet.
Roast: Roast chicken and sweet potatoes, flipping halfway and basting with remaining marinade.
Serve: Scoop into bowls, top with pecans or pumpkin seeds, and drizzle with extra maple syrup if desired.

Notes

Pat chicken dry for better sear and glaze.
Use high oven temperature for crispy sweet potatoes.
Flip chicken halfway through roasting for even cooking.
Leftovers reheat well under the broiler.

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Serving Size: 1 bowl
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Trans Fat: 0 g
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