Honey Garlic Chicken and Sweet Potato
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken coated in honey and garlic, served alongside earthy sweet potatoes and vibrant green beans.
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Marinade
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- to taste Salt & black pepper
For the Vegetables
- 2 large sweet potatoes (peeled & cubed)
- 1 lb green beans (trimmed)
- as needed Olive oil (for roasting)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place chicken breasts in the marinade and allow them to soak for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- While the chicken marinates, prepare the sweet potatoes and green beans.
- Spread cubed sweet potatoes and green beans on a large baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
Cooking
- Remove chicken from marinade and place it on the same baking sheet with vegetables.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and sweet potatoes are tender.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat. Customize veggies with your favorites, like bell peppers or broccoli. Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for an added touch.