Honey-Garlic Chicken, Sweet Potato (Printable)

Tender honey-garlic chicken roasted with caramelized sweet potatoes and red onion for a simple, gluten-free weeknight meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3 lbs)

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
03 - 1 small red onion, sliced
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Marinade and Sauce

05 - 3 tablespoons honey
06 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce (tamari)
08 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
03 - Place the chicken breasts on one side of the prepared baking sheet. Arrange the sweet potato cubes and sliced red onion on the other side. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
04 - Spoon half of the honey garlic sauce over the chicken breasts, coating them thoroughly. Reserve the remaining sauce for basting later.
05 - Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush the chicken with the reserved honey garlic sauce. Gently stir the sweet potatoes to ensure even caramelization.
06 - Continue roasting for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized.
07 - Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Plate alongside the roasted sweet potatoes and onions, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The honey garlic glaze doubles as a marinade and a finishing sauce so every bite is packed with flavor.
  • Everything cooks on one pan which means cleanup is almost nonexistent.
  • Sweet potatoes and chicken roast together perfectly making this a complete meal without any extra sides.
02 -
  • Do not skip the two stage glazing because that second brush creates a concentrated sticky layer that is the whole point of this dish.
  • Letting the chicken rest before slicing is the difference between juicy tender pieces and dry disappointing ones.
03 -
  • Parchment paper is non negotiable here because the honey glaze will burn and stick directly to the pan otherwise.
  • Cut your sweet potatoes slightly smaller than you think you need because they take longer to soften than most people expect.

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