Description
Maple Dijon Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls is a wholesome meal featuring grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, and a light drizzle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 grilled chicken breasts with maple-Dijon glaze
- 1 cup brown rice or wild rice
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Optional: 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Optional: 1 teaspoon rosemary
- Light maple mustard drizzle
- Optional toppings: chopped pecans or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Grill or pan-sear chicken breast, brushing with a glaze made from maple syrup and Dijon mustard. Cook until golden and fully done.
- Roast Veggies: Cube sweet potatoes and halve Brussels sprouts. Toss with olive oil, salt, and optional cinnamon and rosemary. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes.
- Cook Rice: Prepare brown or wild rice as your base.
- Assemble: Add rice, top with sliced chicken and roasted veggies.
- Finish: Drizzle with a light maple mustard sauce and sprinkle with pecans or cranberries if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness of the glaze to your preference.
- Use leftover chicken for a quick meal prep option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling and Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Maple Dijon Chicken, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Healthy Bowls