Description
A balanced bowl featuring sweet, tangy maple-Dijon glazed chicken, earthy roasted sweet potatoes, and fresh greens, topped with nuts and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 4 cups baby arugula or mixed greens
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- 3 oz goat cheese or plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20–25 minutes until golden and tender.
- Whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, remaining olive oil, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt until glossy and slightly thickened.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, season chicken with salt and pepper, and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, add the maple-Dijon sauce to the pan, and spoon it over the chicken. Let it bubble gently until reduced to a glaze, about 2–3 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes; stir room temperature butter into the remaining glaze and coat roasted sweet potatoes.
- Slice chicken and arrange it over arugula with glazed sweet potatoes. Top with toasted nuts, crumbled goat cheese, and herbs.
- Serve with extra maple-Dijon glaze for added flavor.
Notes
For better searing, pat the chicken dry. Store components separately for best texture and consume within 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg