Balsamic Maple Chicken Skillet with Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts recipe

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.

Servings
4

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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

  1. 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.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Return chicken to skillet. Add marinade reserve and fresh thyme to skillet, stir to coat ingredients.
  7. 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).
  8. Serve warm.

Nutritional Analysis

Per serving
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

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