Description
A delicious and healthy combination of sweet and savory flavors featuring grilled chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and a light maple Dijon glaze.
Ingredients
- Grilled chicken breast with maple-Dijon glaze
- Brown rice or wild rice
- Roasted sweet potatoes
- Brussels sprouts
- 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 to a bowl, top with sliced chicken and roasted veggies.
- Finish: Drizzle with a light maple mustard sauce and sprinkle with pecans or cranberries if desired.
Notes
Allow chicken to rest for a few minutes after cooking for juiciness. Use precooked rice for quicker preparation. Experiment with different vegetables for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, sweet potato, healthy recipe, maple Dijon, meal prep