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Savory Maple-Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

Maple-Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Prepare the maple glaze by whisking together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour half of the maple glaze over them, ensuring they are coated well.
  • Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes, then toss them with olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
  • Arrange the sweet potatoes around the chicken in the baking dish.
  • Drizzle the remaining maple glaze over the sweet potatoes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.
  • Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.