Honey-Mustard Crusted Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Juicy chicken breasts coated in a sweet-tangy honey-mustard glaze, served with caramelized sweet potatoes for a balanced, one-pan dinner. This american-inspired chicken ready in about 37 minutes pairs (6 oz each) boneless chicken breasts, (12 oz total) sweet potatoes, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) boneless chicken breasts
- 2 (12 oz total) sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel and dice 2 sweet potatoes (12 oz total) into 1/2-inch cubes. Toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Brush half the mixture over 4 chicken breasts, then place them on the baking sheet with the sweet potatoes.
- Step 3: Bake for 20-22 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and sweet potatoes are golden and tender. Brush remaining honey-mustard glaze over chicken during the last 5 minutes of cooking to caramelize.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Mustard Crusted Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes take to make?
Total time is about 37 minutes (15 min prep + 22 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Honey-Mustard Crusted Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (12 oz total) sweet potatoes from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Mustard Crusted Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Honey-Mustard Crusted Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Honey-Mustard Crusted Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes?
American chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
This has become our go-to chicken dish. We make it weekly.
- ★★★★☆
Tasty recipe. I'd add a bit more seasoning next time.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
