Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Sweet Potatoes combines succulent honey-glazed chicken with caramelized sweet potatoes for the ultimate comfort food experience. This dish fills your kitchen with a mouthwatering aroma and dazzles your taste buds with its delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup raw honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (2 lbs), peeled and chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss sweet potatoes in olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and black pepper. Place chicken on another baking sheet and pour half of the sauce mixture over it.
- Roast sweet potatoes for about 25–30 minutes until soft; roast chicken for about 20–25 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Drizzle remaining sauce over chicken and toss sweet potatoes in the sticky goodness before serving. Garnish with green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, marinate chicken in the honey garlic sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Feel free to swap sweet potatoes with regular potatoes or add seasonal vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for variety.