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Maple Dijon Chicken Sweet Potato

Maple Dijon Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes – Sweet, Savory & Perfectly Glazed!
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A delicious and nutritious dish featuring grilled chicken glazed with a sweet maple Dijon sauce, served with roasted sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts on a bed of rice.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 300 grams Brussels sprouts, halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (optional)
  • 200 grams brown rice or wild rice, uncooked
  • Water, as needed for cooking rice
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (for drizzle)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (for drizzle)
  • Chopped pecans (optional, for garnish)
  • Dried cranberries (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Combine maple syrup, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Brush over chicken breasts. Grill or pan-sear over medium heat, basting occasionally, for 6–8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  2. Preheat oven to 200°C. Toss sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and, if desired, cinnamon and rosemary. Arrange on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until caramelized and tender.
  3. Rinse rice under running water. Bring a pot of water to boil, add rice, and cook according to package instructions. Drain and fluff with a fork.
  4. Divide cooked rice among serving bowls. Top with sliced chicken and roasted vegetables.
  5. Whisk together maple syrup and Dijon mustard for the drizzle. Drizzle sauce over the assembled bowls. Garnish with chopped pecans or dried cranberries if desired.

Notes

  • Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
  • Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup to suit your taste.
  • For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the vegetable mix.

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