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Maple Dijon Chicken Sweet Potato Bowls Dinner

Maple Dijon Chicken Sweet Potato Bowls – Easy, Cozy, and Delicious

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 portions
  • Category: Dinner, Main Course
  • Method: Skillet, Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Sweet, tangy, and full of cozy autumn flavors—this bowl brings a comforting twist to your healthy meal lineup with 47g protein per serving.


Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup plus 2 tablespoons, divided
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard plus 1 tablespoon, divided
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), cubed
  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved or quartered
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup brown or wild rice, uncooked
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Chopped pecans for topping (optional)
  • Dried cranberries for topping (optional)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cook rice according to package directions.

2. Prep vegetables: Cube sweet potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Halve Brussels sprouts (quarter larger ones). Toss on large baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional cinnamon and rosemary. Spread in single layer.

3. Roast vegetables for 25-30 minutes, stirring once at 15-minute mark, until sweet potatoes are tender and Brussels sprouts are caramelized with crispy edges.

4. Make chicken glaze: In small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup maple syrup and 1/4 cup Dijon mustard. Season chicken breasts well with salt and pepper.

5. Cook chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temp). In last 2 minutes, brush generously with maple-Dijon glaze on both sides.

6. Make drizzle sauce: In same bowl, whisk remaining 2 tablespoons maple syrup with 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.

7. Rest and slice: Let chicken rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.

8. Assemble bowls: Divide warm rice between bowls. Top with roasted vegetables and sliced chicken. Drizzle with maple-mustard sauce and sprinkle with pecans and cranberries if using.


Notes

Pound chicken to even thickness for consistent cooking.

Don’t add glaze too early or sugar will burn.

Use real maple syrup, not pancake syrup.

Let chicken rest to keep it juicy.