Description
This Maple-Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes is a cozy, sweet-and-savory one-pan meal that’s perfect for weeknights or Sunday dinners. Tender chicken breasts are baked in a rich maple Dijon glaze with caramelized sweet potatoes, creating a comforting and flavorful dish that tastes like fall on a plate.
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 cup pure maple syrup
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2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Set oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
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Make Marinade: Whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Reserve a few tablespoons for glazing later.
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Prepare Chicken: Place chicken breasts in the baking dish and coat evenly with the maple mixture.
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Add Sweet Potatoes: Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange them around the chicken in the same dish.
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Bake: Roast for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F internally and sweet potatoes are tender.
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Glaze: During the final 5 minutes of baking, brush the reserved maple mixture over the chicken for extra shine and flavor.
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Rest & Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired.
Notes
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Use real maple syrup for the best flavor — avoid artificial pancake syrups.
Add extra veggies like carrots or Brussels sprouts for more color and nutrients.
This dish reheats beautifully, making it perfect for meal prep or next-day lunches.
To make it dairy-free and gluten-free, no substitutions are needed — it’s naturally both!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sweet potatoes
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg