Description
Maple-glazed chicken with sautéed sweet potatoes combines hearty southern comfort with simple elegance. Crisp chicken and caramelized sweet potatoes create a satisfying meal you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken tenderloins
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsps olive oil (for sweet potatoes)
- 2 tbsps olive oil (for chicken)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 0.25 oz (7 g) fresh thyme
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Peel and slice sweet potatoes into uniform half-inch rounds, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Skillet Initiation: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, creating an ideal surface for caramelization.
- Potato Sautéing: Arrange potato slices in a single layer, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until golden-brown, then flip and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Chicken Preparation: Pat chicken tenderloins dry, season thoroughly with salt and pepper, then sear in the same skillet over medium heat until golden and cooked through.
- Flavor Infusion: Introduce butter and maple syrup to create a glossy glaze, coating both chicken and sweet potatoes in a rich, sweet finish.
- Final Touch: Combine sautéed sweet potatoes and maple-glazed chicken in the skillet, allowing flavors to meld. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs for an aromatic herbal note.
Notes
- Slice Precisely: Cut sweet potatoes into uniform half-inch rounds for even cooking and professional presentation.
- Oil Temperature Matters: Use moderate heat when sautéing to prevent burning and achieve perfect golden-brown caramelization.
- Chicken Searing Technique: Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a crispy, flavorful exterior and prevent steaming.
- Glaze with Care: Add maple syrup and butter off direct heat to create a glossy coating without burning the delicate sugars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg