Maple-Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes: An Easy Fall Favorite
A delicious and easy recipe for maple-glazed chicken served with sweet potatoes, perfect for fall dining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the sweet potatoes in a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix maple syrup, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and rosemary.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the sweet potatoes and brush with the maple sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot, drizzling with any remaining maple sauce.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts for more flavor.
- Add nuts or cranberries for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sweet potatoes
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Maple-Glazed Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Easy Recipe, Fall Favorite