Easy Maple-Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes: A Simple Delight
A delicious and simple recipe for maple-glazed chicken with sweet potatoes that is perfect for any weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cubed sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and brush with the maple mixture.
- Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil and garlic powder, then arrange around the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and sweet potatoes are tender.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the maple mixture for an hour before cooking.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sweet potatoes
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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