Maple Glazed Chicken: Easy Recipe with Sweet Potatoes Delight
A savory and sweet dish featuring tender chicken glazed with maple syrup, served alongside roasted sweet potatoes.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then brush the maple mixture over them.
- Add the chicken to the baking sheet with sweet potatoes and cook for an additional 20-25 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For best results, make sure not to overcook the chicken to keep it tender and juicy.
- You can add other vegetables like broccoli or carrots for a colorful dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sweet potatoes
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Maple-Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes