Description
A cozy and nutritious meal featuring tender chicken breasts, roasted sweet potatoes, and quinoa, enhanced with a sweet and tangy maple Dijon sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Sweet Potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 4 breasts Chicken Breasts
- 3 tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 1 cup Quinoa or Brown Rice
- Fresh Herbs (parsley or cilantro)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Toss them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and garlic powder. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for about 25-30 minutes until tender.
- While the sweet potatoes roast, prepare the chicken. In a bowl, mix together the maple syrup and Dijon mustard.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for about 5-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.
- Pour the maple Dijon mixture over the chicken in the skillet. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Cook the quinoa or brown rice according to the package instructions.
- Once everything is cooked, assemble the bowls: start with a base of quinoa or rice, add the roasted sweet potatoes, and top with sliced chicken. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can prepare the chicken and sweet potatoes in advance and assemble when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Maple Dijon Chicken, Sweet Potato Bowls, Healthy Dinner, Gluten-Free Meal