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Chicken Bites with Sweet Potatoes and Toasted Pecans

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A delicious and hearty dish combining tender chicken bites, roasted sweet potatoes, and crunchy toasted pecans for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Olive Oil

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)

Sweet Potatoes

  • 2 lb sweet potatoes (peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes)

Maple Syrup

  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (divided)

Butter

  • 2 tablespoons butter

Chicken Thighs

  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs (skinless and boneless)

Italian Seasoning

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Sea Salt and Pepper

  • to taste sea salt and pepper

Garlic Powder

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Pecans

  • 1 cup pecans

Thyme

  • 3 sprigs thyme (fresh, leaves only)

Instructions 

  • Toss sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes.
  • While potatoes roast, cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and cook in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Chop and set aside.
  • In the last 5 minutes of roasting, add thyme leaves to sweet potatoes and continue roasting.
  • Serve chicken bites with roasted sweet potatoes topped with toasted pecans and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle with additional herbs or a squeeze of lemon before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Pecans, Sweet Potatoes