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Maple Dijon Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls

Maple Dijon Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls for Cozy Nights

Enjoy Maple Dijon Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls for a comforting dinner option that the whole family will love.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Bone-In Chicken Drumsticks and Thighs Keep the skin on for extra crispiness
  • 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup Honey can be used as a substitute
  • 1/4 cup Dijon Mustard Feel free to swap in your favorite mustard variety
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Chopped into bite-sized cubes
  • 2 cups Brussels Sprouts Halved
  • 1 cup Shallots Sliced
For Coating and Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be substituted
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper Pre-ground can be used but freshly ground is best
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Or one-third the amount of dried thyme
For Added Crunch
  • 4 slices Smoked Bacon Diced; turkey bacon can be substituted for a lighter option

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, olive oil, thyme, salt, paprika, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Coat the chicken in half of the glaze and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight.
  4. Chop sweet potatoes, halve Brussels sprouts, slice shallots, and dice smoked bacon.
  5. In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, shallots, and bacon. Drizzle with the remaining glaze and mix well.
  6. Spread the vegetables on the baking sheet and place the marinated chicken on top, brushing with remaining glaze.
  7. Roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and vegetables are caramelized.
  8. Let the dish cool for about 10 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Marinating the chicken overnight enhances flavor. Cut ingredients to uniform sizes for even cooking. Use parchment paper for easy cleanup.

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