Description
Maple Dijon Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowls That Comfort Your Soul is a heartwarming dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. This gluten-free meal features succulent chicken breasts glazed with a delightful maple-Dijon sauce, complemented by tender roasted sweet potatoes and served over a bed of quinoa or brown rice. Ideal for lunch or dinner, these bowls are not only nutritious but also quick to prepare, making them perfect for meal prep on busy weeknights. Each bite offers a cozy sense of comfort, ensuring that you and your family will enjoy every mouthful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup quinoa or brown rice
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash, peel, and cube the sweet potatoes. Toss them on a baking sheet with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine maple syrup and Dijon mustard. Coat each chicken breast in the mixture and place on the baking sheet with sweet potatoes.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature) and sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Cook quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions.
- Assemble bowls with quinoa or rice at the bottom, topped with roasted sweet potatoes and chicken slices. Garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg