Honey Garlic Chicken and Sweet Potato
A delightful dish combining tender chicken and sweet roasted sweet potatoes, drizzled in a luscious honey garlic glaze.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, olive oil, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour in the marinade.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread the cubed sweet potatoes onto a lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Roast the sweet potatoes for about 15 minutes until they start to soften.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and push the sweet potatoes to one side.
- Nestle the marinated chicken on the other side of the pan and arrange the green beans around them.
- Drizzle any remaining marinade over the chicken and vegetables.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the sweet potatoes are tender.
Notes
Customize with additional vegetables or spices as desired. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food