Go Back

Honey Garlic Chicken and Sweet Potato

This delicious dish combines tender chicken breasts and sweet potatoes with a rich honey garlic sauce, delivering a comforting meal full of flavor.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts Choose moist and pink chicken breasts.
  • 2 pieces sweet potatoes Select firm, vibrant sweet potatoes.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup honey Consider using organic honey.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Tamari can be used for gluten-free.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • to taste chopped green onions For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
  3. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, spreading them out to avoid steaming.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Place the chicken breasts on the baking sheet and brush half of the honey-garlic mixture on top.
Cooking
  1. Roast in the oven for about 25-30 minutes until the chicken is opaque and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
  2. Drizzle the remaining honey-garlic mixture over the chicken and sweet potatoes before serving.
  3. Garnish with chopped green onions.

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for up to three months. Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for about 20-25 minutes.