Description
Delicious and healthy Maple Dijon Chicken Bowls with roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed greens, and quinoa or brown rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 4 cups baby spinach or kale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Place the chicken breasts in a zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
- Roast the sweet potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). On a large baking sheet, toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes, then add sliced red onions to the pan and continue roasting for another 10–15 minutes, until everything is golden and slightly crisp on the edges.
- Cook the chicken: While the vegetables are roasting, heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for 5–6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
- Sauté the greens: In the same skillet, quickly sauté the spinach or kale with a touch of olive oil until just wilted. This only takes 1–2 minutes.
- Assemble the bowls: Start with a scoop of quinoa or brown rice (if using), then layer in the roasted sweet potatoes and red onions. Add the sautéed greens and top with sliced maple Dijon chicken. Drizzle any extra juices from the pan over the bowl for added flavor.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate longer.
- Feel free to substitute the quinoa with brown rice or omit it entirely if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg