Melt-in-your-Mouth Maple Dijon Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowls Recipe
A delicious and healthy Maple Dijon Chicken paired with tender roasted sweet potatoes, creating a perfect balanced bowl with sweet and tangy flavors that melt in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Total Time: 45-55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the sweet potatoes and chicken.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast them in the oven for 20-25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Prepare Marinade: While the sweet potatoes roast, whisk together Dijon mustard, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, dried thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create the marinade.
- Marinate Chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, making sure each piece is well coated evenly.
- Add Chicken to Oven: Once the sweet potatoes are almost done roasting, place the marinated chicken on the same baking sheet, spreading the pieces out evenly.
- Roast Chicken and Sweet Potatoes Together: Continue roasting for another 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened to a nice glaze.
- Serve: Serve the roasted chicken and sweet potatoes together in bowls for a warm, comforting meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, garnish with fresh thyme or parsley before serving.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts but reduce cooking time to prevent drying out.
- Adjust maple syrup quantity for more or less sweetness according to taste.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- If preferred, you can roast sweet potatoes and chicken on separate sheets to prevent overcrowding.
Keywords: Maple Dijon Chicken, Sweet Potato Bowls, Roasted Chicken, Healthy Chicken Recipe, Easy Dinner, Gluten Free Chicken Recipe
