Description
When tender chicken meets sweet potatoes in a delightful dish, you create a flavorful experience perfect for any occasion. This one-pan recipe will have your taste buds dancing with its juicy chicken coated in a honey-Dijon glaze, paired with caramelized sweet potatoes. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this meal brings simplicity and bold flavors together, making it a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic, and smoked paprika.
- Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil in a large bowl until evenly coated.
- In another bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and chicken broth.
- Arrange seasoned chicken and sweet potatoes in a baking dish. Drizzle half the sauce over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute sweet potatoes with butternut squash or add spices like cumin for an extra flavor kick. Marinating the chicken overnight can enhance flavor and juiciness.