Maple Dijon Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowls
A comforting blend of tender chicken, caramelized sweet potatoes, and nutritious greens drizzled with a homemade maple Dijon dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups brown rice, quinoa, kale, or spinach (cooked or fresh)
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or thyme, chopped (for garnish)
- Toasted walnuts or pumpkin seeds, for toppings
- Feta cheese (optional)
- Additional drizzle of maple syrup or Dijon mustard, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel and dice sweet potatoes, then toss them with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper, and half garlic powder. Spread out on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes.
- For the marinade, whisk together 3 tablespoons maple syrup, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon olive oil, remaining garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook marinated chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Prepare chosen grains or greens while chicken is cooking.
- Slice the chicken and assemble bowls with grains/greens, chicken, and sweet potatoes. Drizzle with more maple syrup or mustard, and add toppings.
Notes
Marinate chicken overnight for best flavor. These bowls can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
