Description
Maple Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes brings together a comforting blend of savory and sweet that will warm your dinner table in minutes. Roasted chicken thighs drizzled with maple syrup create a simple yet delicious meal that feels like a weekend treat without complicated prep.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Starches:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
Seasonings and Liquids:
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to precisely 400°F (200°C), ensuring the rack sits in the middle position for even cooking.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 12 teaspoon salt, and 14 teaspoon black pepper evenly across 4 chicken breasts.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until shimmering, then sear each chicken breast for 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Whisk 12 cup maple syrup, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves in a small bowl until smoothly combined.
- Generously brush the maple mixture over each seared chicken breast, coating them completely.
- Cube 2 large sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces and toss with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 12 teaspoon salt, and 14 teaspoon black pepper.
- Dot the sweet potato cubes with 2 tablespoons butter and sprinkle 14 cup chopped pecans across the surface.
- Place the glazed chicken breasts directly atop the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer within the baking dish.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, checking that chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and sweet potatoes turn fork-tender.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley just before serving for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Choosing chicken breasts of similar size helps ensure even cooking and prevents dry edges.
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate in the maple glaze for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Toasting pecans in a dry skillet before adding them to the sweet potatoes releases their rich, nutty flavor.
- When checking chicken doneness, use a meat thermometer to confirm the internal temperature reaches 165°F for food safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 435 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg