Description
This Maple-Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes recipe combines the savory flavor of chicken with the sweetness of maple syrup and sweet potatoes for a delicious and comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1⁄2 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/4 dried thyme)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1⁄4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, mix maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and thyme leaves.
- Glaze the chicken: Brush the maple glaze over the seared chicken breasts.
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: In a baking dish, toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add butter and pecans if using.
- Bake: Arrange the glazed chicken on top of the sweet potatoes in the baking dish. Bake for about 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- If you prefer a more pronounced maple flavor, you can increase the amount of maple syrup in the glaze.
- Feel free to customize the seasoning of the sweet potatoes with your favorite herbs and spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 400 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg