Description
A delicious combination of Maple Dijon Chicken served over sweet potatoes and quinoa, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
- 1 small avocado, sliced (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and tender.
- While the sweet potatoes roast, rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water (or broth). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and sauté for 7–10 minutes, or until cooked through and caramelized.
- In the same skillet (once the chicken is done), quickly sauté the chopped kale or spinach for 2–3 minutes until wilted and bright green.
- Start with a bed of fluffy quinoa, then layer in the roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed greens, and maple Dijon chicken. Add avocado slices and chopped nuts if desired for extra texture and flavor.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the maple Dijon mixture for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to substitute different greens or nuts based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg