Discover the Best Honey Garlic Chicken and Sweet Potato Recipe for a Quick and Delicious Dinner

Why make this recipe

Honey Garlic Chicken and Sweet Potato is a perfect dinner choice for busy weeknights. It combines tender chicken, sweet potatoes, and green beans, all baked together in one dish. This recipe is not only delicious but also healthy and easy to make. The sweet and savory flavors from the honey garlic sauce will please everyone at the table. Plus, it’s a great way to enjoy colorful vegetables alongside your protein.

How to make Honey Garlic Chicken and Sweet Potato

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 pound green beans, trimmed
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, olive oil, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
2. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
3. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
4. Spread the cubed sweet potatoes on a lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
5. Roast the sweet potatoes for about 15 minutes until they start to soften.
6. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and push the sweet potatoes to one side. Place the marinated chicken on the other side and arrange the green beans around them.
7. Drizzle the remaining marinade over the chicken and vegetables.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the sweet potatoes are tender.

How to serve Honey Garlic Chicken and Sweet Potato

Serve the Honey Garlic Chicken and Sweet Potato hot from the oven. You can plate it by placing a chicken breast alongside a generous scoop of sweet potatoes and green beans. Drizzle any remaining sauce over the top for extra flavor. It goes well with a simple side salad or some warm bread.

How to store Honey Garlic Chicken and Sweet Potato

If you have leftovers, store the Honey Garlic Chicken and Sweet Potato in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It can last for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.

Tips to make Honey Garlic Chicken and Sweet Potato

• For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
• Make sure not to overcrowd the baking sheet; this ensures even cooking.
• If you like your sweet potatoes extra crispy, roast them for a little longer before adding the chicken.

Variation

You can swap out the green beans for asparagus or broccoli for a different flavor. Additionally, try using chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier result.

FAQs

1. Can I use frozen chicken for this recipe?
Yes, but make sure to thaw it completely before marinating.

2. How long should I marinate the chicken?
Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, but for the best flavor, aim for 2-8 hours.

3. Can I prepare this dish in advance?
Yes, you can marinate the chicken and prepare the vegetables a day ahead. Just assemble and bake when ready to eat.

Honey Garlic Chicken and Sweet Potato

A delicious and healthy one-dish meal that combines tender chicken, sweet potatoes, and green beans, all baked together with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 pound green beans, trimmed

Marinade

• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Method

 

Preparation

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, olive oil, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
2. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
3. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
4. Spread the cubed sweet potatoes on a lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
5. Roast the sweet potatoes for about 15 minutes until they start to soften.

Baking

1. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and push the sweet potatoes to one side.
2. Place the marinated chicken on the other side and arrange the green beans around them.
3. Drizzle the remaining marinade over the chicken and vegetables.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the sweet potatoes are tender.

Serving

1. Serve the Honey Garlic Chicken and Sweet Potato hot from the oven.
2. Plate it by placing a chicken breast alongside a generous scoop of sweet potatoes and green beans. Drizzle any remaining sauce over the top for extra flavor.

Notes

For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade. Make sure not to overcrowd the baking sheet for even cooking. If you like your sweet potatoes extra crispy, roast them for a little longer before adding the chicken. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Naya Lucas