Description
A quick and easy one-pan dinner featuring boneless chicken breasts and caramelized sweet potatoes coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and is kid-approved.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey (raw preferred)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup green beans or broccoli florets (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel and cube sweet potatoes; mince garlic.
- In a large bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 10 minutes.
- While sweet potatoes roast, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Remove baking sheet from oven and nestle chicken pieces among the sweet potatoes. Brush or spoon honey garlic sauce generously over chicken and sweet potatoes.
- Return baking sheet to oven and roast for 15 minutes, turning chicken and tossing sweet potatoes halfway through, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and sweet potatoes are tender.
- Let rest for a couple of minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired and serve.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure caramelization instead of steaming. Pat chicken dry before roasting for better browning. Use fresh minced garlic for best flavor. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Optional add-ins include red pepper flakes for heat and green beans or broccoli for extra veggies. Let chicken rest after roasting to keep it juicy. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat gently with a splash of water or broth.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 620
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 36
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