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Chicken and Sweet Potato Bake with Maple Dijon Glaze

Chicken and sweet potato bake is roasted in a 9x13-inch dish with a maple Dijon glaze until the chicken is tender and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender. The sweet-savory glaze coats every piece for an easy, complete dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 405
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the bake
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tsp olive oil divided
  • 2 lb sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tsp kosher salt divided
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper divided
  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs boneless, skinless, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
For the maple Dijon glaze
  • 0.33 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Prepare the bake
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Brush a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil.
  3. Toss the sweet potatoes with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in the baking dish.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes.
Make the glaze
  1. While the sweet potatoes bake, whisk the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and garlic in a small bowl.
Assemble and bake
  1. Remove the dish from the oven and stir the sweet potatoes.
  2. Nestle the chicken pieces among the sweet potatoes.
  3. Season the chicken with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  4. Pour the glaze evenly over everything.
  5. Bake for 20–25 minutes, turning the chicken and stirring the sweet potatoes halfway through, until the chicken reaches 165°F and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
  6. Rest the bake for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For the most even cooking, cut the sweet potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes. Refrigerate leftovers for 3–4 days; freeze for up to 3 months. A dairy-free swap is not needed, as the recipe contains no dairy.