Description
A harmonious fusion of sweet and savory flavors, featuring tender chicken in a zesty maple Dijon glaze and roasted sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 sweet potatoes, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the Dijon mustard and maple syrup in a mixing bowl.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Coat the chicken with the maple Dijon mixture.
- Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Serve the chicken over the roasted sweet potatoes, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a spicy twist, add cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the Dijon mixture. Feel free to substitute chicken with boneless thighs or use other root vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg