Description
Discover the warmth of Maple Dijon Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowls That Comfort Your Soul. This wholesome dish perfectly blends sweet and savory flavors, making it an ideal choice for lunch or dinner. Featuring tender chicken breasts paired with roasted sweet potatoes, all drizzled in a delicious maple-dijon sauce, this gluten-free recipe is perfect for meal prep or impressing guests. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create a nutritious meal that satisfies both your taste buds and your health goals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup quinoa or brown rice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes, then toss them with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for about 25 minutes until tender.
- While they roast, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Assemble your bowls by layering quinoa or brown rice at the bottom, followed by roasted sweet potatoes and sliced chicken. Drizzle with maple dijon sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 264mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 70mg