Honey Garlic Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
A warm, balanced meal featuring sticky-sweet chicken paired with caramelized sweet potatoes, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts Boneless and skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For searing
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey Maple syrup can be used as a substitute
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce Use low-sodium if desired
- 3 cloves garlic, minced Fresh gives best flavor
For the Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced Keep skin on or peel as per preference
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For roasting
- Salt and pepper to taste
To Serve (optional)
- Green onions Added for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dice the sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces and season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Mix the Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix the honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic until smooth. Set aside.
Brown the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
Cook Through
- Flip chicken and cook on the other side for another 5 minutes until browned.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 5–10 minutes until cooked through.
Roast the Sweet Potatoes
- Place diced sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and seasoning, then roast for 20–25 minutes until tender.
Serve
- Serve honey garlic chicken over roasted sweet potatoes and garnish with green onions if desired.
Notes
Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help it brown. For deeper caramel color, simmer sauce a minute longer. Use low-sodium soy sauce for less salt.