Maple-Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes: The Best Comfort Dish
This Maple-Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes is an incredible ultimate recipe for a comforting meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes, then toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix maple syrup, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts to the mixture, coating them well.
- After 20 minutes, add the chicken to the baking sheet with the sweet potatoes.
- Pour the remaining maple mixture over the chicken and sweet potatoes.
- Roast for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the maple mixture for a few hours before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast and 1/2 sweet potato
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Maple-Glazed Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Comfort Food