Maple-Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes for a Cozy Dinner
A delicious comfort food option featuring tender chicken glazed with maple syrup and served with sweet potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the maple syrup, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Toss the chicken thighs in the marinade until well coated.
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken and sweet potatoes on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and sweet potatoes are tender.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours before baking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or Brussels sprouts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh and 1/2 sweet potato
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Maple-Glazed Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Cozy Dinner
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