Maple Dijon Chicken Sweet Potato Bowls (Print version)
Juicy maple Dijon chicken with roasted sweet potatoes and fresh greens in a hearty, wholesome bowl.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken & Marinade
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
03 - 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
07 - 1 tsp salt
08 - ½ tsp black pepper
→ Vegetables
09 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
10 - 1 tbsp olive oil
11 - 1 tsp paprika
12 - ½ tsp salt
13 - 4 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
14 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
15 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Dressing
16 - 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
17 - 1 tbsp maple syrup
18 - 2 tbsp olive oil
19 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
20 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Optional Toppings
21 - ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
22 - ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
23 - 2 tbsp roasted pumpkin seeds
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, maple syrup, olive oil, garlic, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken breasts and toss to coat evenly. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
03 - Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, paprika, and salt on the prepared baking sheet. Spread in an even layer and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and golden brown.
04 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill or sear for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, maple syrup, olive oil, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Arrange spinach or mixed greens in 4 large bowls. Top each with roasted sweet potatoes, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and sliced chicken. Drizzle with dressing and add optional toppings such as feta cheese, parsley, or pumpkin seeds.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The maple Dijon glaze creates this gorgeous sticky coating on the chicken that makes everyone think you spent way more time than you actually did.
- Sweet potatoes roast up golden and crispy while staying soft inside, giving you that perfect contrast of textures in every bite.
- Everything cooks on one sheet pan except the chicken, which means cleanup is almost embarrassingly easy.
02 -
- Do not skip the resting time after cooking the chicken because slicing into it immediately lets all those juices escape and you end up with dry meat.
- The sweet potatoes need space on the baking sheet or they steam instead of roast and you miss out on those crispy edges.
03 -
- Marinate the chicken the night before and you've done ninety percent of the work before you even get home from work.
- Taste your sweet potatoes before taking them out of the oven because underdone ones ruin the whole experience.