Maple-Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
If you’re in search of a comforting and satisfying meal, look no further than this Maple-Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes! This dish brings together juicy chicken breasts coated in rich maple syrup and tender, caramelized sweet potatoes for a delightful flavor experience that the whole family will love. It’s a perfect option for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, combining simplicity with wholesome ingredients that nourish both body and soul. With minimal prep time and the ability to make it ahead, you’ll find this recipe quickly becomes a go-to favorite in your kitchen.
- 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
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cubed sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated and spread on one half of a baking sheet.
- In the same bowl, mix chicken breasts with remaining olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, thyme, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Arrange chicken alongside sweet potatoes on the baking sheet without overlapping.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and sweet potatoes are tender.
- For added flavor, toast chopped pecans in melted butter over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Once cooked, sprinkle toasted pecans over sweet potatoes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg