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Spiced Brown Sugar Chicken and Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Spiced Brown Sugar Chicken and Sweet Potatoes Recipe
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This Spiced Brown Sugar Chicken and Sweet Potatoes recipe is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of brown sugar with a blend of spices to create a savory meal. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a sweet and spicy rub, then baked alongside roasted sweet potatoes and onions for a satisfying and easy dinner.

Ingredients

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For the Spice Rub:

  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons paprika or smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional and to taste)

For the Dish:

  • 1.5 to 2 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled and diced into 1-inch chunks)
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided; or as needed)
  • kosher salt (to taste)
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1.50 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 large breasts)
  • 1 large or extra-large red onion (cut into thick chunks or wedges)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro finely minced (for garnishing; optional and to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 425F (use convection if available) and line a baking sheet with foil for easier cleanup.
  2. Roast sweet potatoes: Drizzle sweet potatoes with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast for 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. Make spice rub: Combine brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne; set aside.
  4. Pound chicken: Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness.
  5. Prepare baking sheet: Flip sweet potatoes, add chicken, onions, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
  6. Apply spice rub: Evenly coat chicken with the spice rub.
  7. Bake: Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until chicken is cooked and sweet potatoes are tender.
  8. Rest chicken: Allow chicken to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
  9. Garnish: Optionally garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Notes

  • Consider using convection for more even cooking.
  • Line the baking sheet with foil for easier cleanup.

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Keywords: Spiced Brown Sugar Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Baked Chicken, Easy Dinner Recipe

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