Dinner
Balsamic Maple Chicken Skillet with Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
This sweet and savoury all-in-one dish is as delicious as it is easy. Marinate the chicken prior to lock in the sweet flavour.
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Ingredients
Marinade
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (60 mL)
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup (30 mL)
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard (15 mL)
- 1 Tbsp canola oil (15 mL)
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/2 tsp salt (2 mL)
- 1/4 tsp pepper (1 mL)
Skillet
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled, diced into ½ inch (2 cm) pieces (approx. 4 cups)
- 24 Brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved lengthwise
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped (15 mL)
- 1/4 tsp salt (1 mL)
- 1/4 cup no-salt-added chicken broth or water (60 mL)
Directions
- In a large bowl or re-sealable plastic bag, mix marinade ingredients until well combined. Add chicken thighs, coat with marinade, chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat 12-inch (30.5 cm) cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place marinated chicken thighs in skillet, set aside reserved marinade. Cook chicken thighs for about 5-6 minutes, flipping once, or until chicken is browned on both sides. Remove chicken from skillet to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium; add chopped onion and sauté for about 1-2 minutes. Add sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until vegetable soften slightly.
- In a glass measuring cup, pour reserved marinade. Add enough chicken broth or water (about ¼ cup) to measure ½ cup (125 mL) of total liquid.
- Return chicken to skillet. Add marinade reserve and fresh thyme to skillet, stir to coat ingredients.
- Carefully place skillet in pre-heated oven. Cook for 25-30 minutes, or until vegetables are fork-tender and chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve warm.
Nutritional Analysis
| Calories | 409 |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 14 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 206 mg |
| Sodium | 660 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 36.6 g |
| Fiber | 7.3 g |
| Sugar | 17.3 g |
| Protein | 41.3 g |
| Potassium | 1074 mg |