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Maple Dijon Chicken Sweet Potato Bowls

A delicious and nutritious meal combining savory chicken with sweet maple syrup and caramelized sweet potatoes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for roasting sweet potatoes
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard for marinade
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup for marinade
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar for marinade
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder for marinade
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder for marinade
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika for marinade
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa (optional) for added texture
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or mixed greens for serving

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • baking sheet
  • large bowl
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Prepare the chicken by marinating it in a mixture of Dijon mustard, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
  2. Prepare the sweet potatoes by peeling and dicing them into 1-inch cubes, then toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the sweet potatoes on a lined baking sheet and roast them in the oven.
  4. After 15 minutes of roasting, add the marinated chicken to the oven to bake alongside the sweet potatoes.
  5. Bake the sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes and the chicken for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Allow the chicken to rest before slicing and then assemble the bowls with sweet potatoes, chicken, quinoa, and greens.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalProtein: 30gSodium: 600mg

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to four days.

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