Description
These Easy Maple Dijon Chicken Bowls with Sweet Potatoes offer a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors. Tender chicken and roasted sweet potatoes are combined for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 300g (10.5oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 pieces)
- 400g (14oz) sweet potatoes (2 medium), peeled and cubed
- 30ml (2Tbsp) pure maple syrup
- 15ml (1Tbsp) alcohol-free Dijon mustard
- 15ml (1Tbsp) apple cider vinegar
- 5g (1tsp) smoked paprika
- 2.5g (½tsp) ground cumin
- 0.5g (¼tsp) ground cinnamon
- 2.5g (½tsp) sea salt
- 1.25g (¼tsp) black pepper
- 30ml (2Tbsp) olive oil, divided
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 30g (¼cup) toasted pumpkin seeds
- 30g (2Tbsp) chopped fresh parsley
- Optional: 60ml (¼cup) plain yogurt, 15ml (1Tbsp) honey, 15g (1Tbsp) pomegranate arils
Instructions
- Prep & Preheat: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet.
- Season Potatoes: Toss sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil and spices.
- Roast Potatoes: Roast sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Prepare Chicken: Slice chicken into bite-sized strips.
- Make Glaze: Whisk together maple syrup, Dijon, vinegar, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: Marinate chicken in half of the glaze for 10 minutes.
- Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in a skillet until cooked through.
- Thicken & Coat: Thicken remaining glaze and coat the chicken.
- Assemble Bowls: Layer potatoes, chicken, and toppings.
Notes
Roasting the sweet potatoes brings out their natural sweetness. Marinating the chicken enhances its flavor. Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting, Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg