Description
Maple Balsamic Chicken with Sweet Potatoes is a delightful dish that combines the sweet richness of maple syrup and the tangy depth of balsamic vinegar. This recipe features succulent chicken breasts, perfectly baked alongside tender sweet potatoes, creating a comforting meal that’s both easy to prepare and visually stunning. Ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests, this dish will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), cubed
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, garlic, thyme, and rosemary.
- Toss cubed sweet potatoes in olive oil, salt, pepper, and half the sauce mixture until well-coated.
- Place seasoned chicken in the center of the baking dish surrounded by sweet potatoes. Drizzle remaining sauce over everything.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and sweet potatoes are tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g) with sweet potatoes
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg