Maple Balsamic Chicken with Sweet Potatoes & Broccoli

Roasting whole sweet potatoes can mean a lot of waiting & staring at the oven door, which is why we’re using a speedy hack, microwaving them instead. They get fluffy & tender in a hot minute—just in time to soak up the sweet & tangy sauce that glazes the chicken.

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Place broccoli florets on baking sheet; toss with drizzle of oil & a pinch of salt/pepper. Roast (15 min.) until crispy & lightly browned.

Step 2

Meanwhile, prick sweet potatoes all over with fork. Put on plate; microwave (10 min.) until very tender.

Step 3

While broccoli & sweet potatoes cook, heat drizzle of oil in lg. pan over med.-high. Season chicken all over with salt/pepper. Add to pan; cook (5 min. per side) until browned & no longer pink in center. Remove from pan & set aside.

Step 4

Add balsamic vinegar to pan; simmer (1-2 min.) until thickened but not completely evaporated. Add 3 tsp maple syrup; simmer (1 min.) until very thick and sticky. Add ½ TBSP butter & stir until melted. Return chicken to pan; toss to coat.

Step 5

Split sweet potatoes down the middle; season with salt/pepper. Top each half with ½ Tbsp butter & sprinkle with pinch of sweet & smoky spice blend. Lightly mash with fork to incorporate.

Step 6

Arrange sweet potatoes on plates with chicken & broccoli. Drizzle with any remaining glaze.

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