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Maple-Glazed Chicken

This Maple-Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes is a perfect one-pan meal that combines sweet maple syrup and savory chicken, making for a deliciously comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil Divided for sweet potatoes and chicken
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves Or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans Optional
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until fully coated and then spread them on one half of the baking sheet.
  3. In the same bowl, toss the chicken breasts with the remaining olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, thyme, salt, and pepper until they are beautifully glazed.
  4. Arrange the chicken on the other half of the baking sheet, ensuring they don’t overlap.
Cooking
  1. Roast everything for 25-30 minutes until the chicken hits an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
  2. In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Toss in the chopped pecans and cook until fragrant and slightly toasted (about 3-4 minutes).
  3. Once out of the oven, sprinkle the toasted pecans over the sweet potatoes.
Serving
  1. Transfer both the chicken and sweet potatoes to a serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Cut sweet potatoes into uniform cubes for even roasting. Experiment with different herbs like rosemary or sage for a flavor explosion. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.