Description
Honey Garlic Chicken with Sweet Potatoes is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for any occasion. This dish features tender chicken glazed in a rich honey garlic sauce while creamy, roasted sweet potatoes add depth and texture. It’s not only easy to prepare but also visually appealing, making it an instant favorite for family dinners or gatherings. With minimal effort and maximum taste, this recipe is sure to create delicious memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and peel sweet potatoes; cube them for even cooking.
- In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic to create the sauce.
- Marinate chicken in half of the honey garlic mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper; place on a baking sheet.
- Bake chicken and sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and sweet potatoes are tender.
- Drizzle remaining sauce over chicken before serving; garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with 1 cup sweet potatoes
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg