Maple Dijon Chicken Sweet Potato Bowls for Cozy Nights
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Maple Dijon Chicken Sweet Potato Bowls, perfect for cozy nights. This hearty dish features tender, marinated chicken paired with roasted sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts, all drizzled with a delightful maple-dijon sauce. With 47 grams of protein per serving, these bowls make an ideal choice for nutritious weeknight dinners or meal prep. Not only are they deliciously satisfying, but they also offer the flexibility to customize ingredients based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1/3 cup Pure Maple Syrup
- 1/4 cup Dijon Mustard
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- 2 medium Sweet Potatoes (~1.5 lbs)
- 1 lb Brussels Sprouts
- 1 cup Brown or Wild Rice
- 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Rosemary
- Chopped Pecans (Optional)
- Dried Cranberries (Optional)
- Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine maple syrup, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper; whisk until well blended.
- Marinate chicken in the mixture while preparing the vegetables.
- Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and rosemary on a baking sheet.
- Roast sweet potatoes for 15 minutes before adding marinated chicken and halved Brussels sprouts to the sheet.
- Continue roasting for an additional 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Cook brown or wild rice according to package instructions.
- Assemble bowls by placing rice at the base and topping with roasted chicken and vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 540g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 73g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 100mg