Description
Savory Maple Dijon Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowls deliver a delightful mix of tender chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and vibrant greens, all drizzled with a mouthwatering maple-Dijon sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or intimate gatherings, this dish offers comfort and nourishment in every bite. Experience the harmony of earthy sweetness and savory flavors that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss cubed sweet potatoes in 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread evenly on the baking sheet.
- In a bowl, combine Dijon mustard, maple syrup, minced garlic, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken breasts thoroughly in the mixture.
- Roast sweet potatoes for 20 minutes until tender.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve by layering sweet potatoes and sliced chicken in bowls; drizzle with any remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg