Description

This Easy Maple Dijon Chicken Bowl Recipe with Sweet Potatoes is perfect for a cozy fall dinner, featuring tender chicken thighs glazed in a sweet and tangy maple Dijon sauce, paired with roasted sweet potatoes.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs boneless
skinless chicken thighs
2 medium sweet potatoes (about 500g / 1.1 lbs)
3 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic
minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
to taste
1 tbsp fresh thyme
chopped (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
Optional toppings: toasted pecans or pumpkin seeds
extra maple syrup drizzle

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes, then toss them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for about 25-30 minutes, or until tender and golden, stirring halfway through.
In a large bowl, combine the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, remaining olive oil, chopped thyme, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and coat them well.
Place the coated chicken thighs on another baking sheet and bake in the oven for 20 minutes, or until cooked through and the juices run clear.
Serve the maple Dijon chicken over the roasted sweet potatoes, topped with toasted pecans or pumpkin seeds and an extra drizzle of maple syrup if desired.

Notes

For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the maple Dijon mixture for a few hours or overnight before cooking. Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup according to your taste.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Roasting, Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 545 kcal
Sugar: 17 g
Sodium: 640 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 43 g
Cholesterol: 145 mg

Keywords: Easy Maple Dijon Chicken Bowl Recipe, Sweet Potatoes, Cozy Fall Dinner, Chicken Thighs Recipe, Maple Dijon Sauce