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Maple Dijon Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowls

Maple Dijon Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowls
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Vegetables
  • 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
  • 1 small red onion cut into wedges
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 –2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Bowls
  • 3 –4 cups cooked brown rice quinoa, or greens
  • Optional toppings: sliced avocado toasted seeds, fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, maple syrup, olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper to make the glaze.
  3. Place the chicken on one side of the prepared baking sheet and brush or drizzle it with half of the maple-Dijon mixture, coating each piece well.
  4. In a large bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes, red onion wedges, and broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  5. Spread the vegetables out on the other half of the baking sheet in a single layer.
  6. Roast in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, turning the vegetables and brushing the chicken with the remaining maple-Dijon glaze halfway through.
  7. Continue roasting until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F) and the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it into strips.
  9. Assemble the bowls by dividing the cooked rice, quinoa, or greens among four bowls. Top each with sliced chicken and a generous portion of roasted vegetables.
  10. Add optional toppings like avocado slices, toasted seeds, or chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Protein: ~35–40 g
  • Fat: ~12–16 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~50–60 g
  • Fiber: ~7–9 g
  • Sugar: ~12–16 g