Description
Maple Dijon Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls are a warm, comforting dish that combines tender chicken with caramelized sweet potatoes, all drizzled in a zesty maple-Dijon sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or weeknight meals, delivering vibrant flavors and delightful aromas that bring everyone to the table. Customize it with your favorite veggies for a wholesome meal that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 lb)
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cube sweet potatoes, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread on a baking sheet.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper while sweet potatoes roast for about 25 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, maple syrup, lemon juice, and rosemary.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour half of the sauce over the chicken and transfer both chicken and sweet potatoes to finish cooking in the oven for an additional 15 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg