Main Dish

Maple Mustard Chicken with Cinnamon Roasted Veggies and Whipped Goat Cheese

Contributed by Alley Rasband
Prep: 20 min Cook: 35 min Total: 55 min Servings: 6

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil

For the sweet potatoes and carrots:

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
  • 2-3 large carrots, cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Generous sprinkle of cinnamon and crushed rosemary
  • Sprinkle of salt and pepper

For the whipped goat cheese:

  • 8 oz goat cheese, softened
  • 2 Tbsp cream cheese, softened
  • 2 Tbsp sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice or more to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

  2. Place the cubed sweet potatoes and carrots on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with cinnamon, crushed rosemary, salt, and pepper. Give everything a good mix.

  3. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until the sweet potatoes and carrots are soft and turning golden.

  4. Meanwhile, preheat a large pan to medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp of avocado oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken.

  5. Cook for about 5-7 minutes per side.

  6. In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

  7. Just before the chicken has finished cooking, pour the sauce into the pan with the chicken and turn the heat down to medium-low. Let this simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken the sauce. Turn the chicken occasionally to ensure it’s fully coated in the sauce.

  8. Once the chicken has fully cooked and the sauce has thickened, remove the pan from the heat and set aside.

  9. To make the whipped goat cheese, add all the ingredients to a food processor and blend them on high for about a minute or two until smooth and creamy. Taste and add more honey or lemon juice as necessary.

  10. Finally, it’s time to assemble. In each bowl, add a couple of scoops of whipped goat cheese, spread evenly at the bottom of one side of the dish. Place a few scoops of the sweet potatoes and carrots directly on top of the goat cheese. Then add 1-2 pieces of chicken and an extra drizzle of that delicious maple mustard sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 23g | Fiber: 3g