Spiced Maple Chicken with Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Roasted Green Beans

This spicy maple chicken recipe brings together crispy panko-crusted cutlets and a sweet-spicy maple sauce that’s irresistible. Paired with creamy mashed sweet potatoes and tender roasted green beans, it’s a complete meal that’s both satisfying and quick to prepare.

The secret is in the spiced panko coating, which gives the chicken a golden crunch, while the chili flakes in the maple syrup add just the right kick. The sweet potatoes are mashed with a touch of maple syrup for extra flavor and the green beans roast alongside the chicken for an easy, hands-off side.

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Ingredients

6 ounce Green BeansView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Panko BreadcrumbsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Fry SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Sweet PotatoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Chili FlakesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Maple SyrupView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

12 ounce Chicken CutletsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Wash and trim the green beans. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
3. In a small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, fry seasoning and a pinch of salt and pepper.
4. Pat chicken cutlets dry and season with salt and pepper. Dredge each cutlet in the panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
5. Place the breaded chicken cutlets and sweet potato cubes on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle sweet potatoes with a little oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and sweet potatoes are tender.
6. While the chicken and sweet potatoes roast, prepare the spicy maple sauce: In a small bowl, mix maple syrup and chili flakes. Set aside.
7. When the chicken is done, let it rest for a few minutes. Meanwhile, transfer the roasted sweet potatoes to a bowl, add sour cream and 1 tablespoon of the spicy maple sauce and mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. In a separate bowl, toss the green beans with a little oil and salt. Roast on a separate baking sheet or push sweet potatoes aside and add green beans to the same sheet for the last 10-12 minutes of cooking, until tender-crisp.
9. Slice the chicken cutlets and drizzle with remaining spicy maple sauce. Serve alongside mashed sweet potatoes and roasted green beans.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use regular breadcrumbs instead of panko?

Yes, but panko gives a lighter, crispier coating. If using regular breadcrumbs, the texture will be denser.

Can I make this dish ahead of time?

The chicken is best served fresh for maximum crispness. You can prepare the sweet potato mash and green beans in advance and reheat.

What can I substitute for sour cream?

Greek yogurt or a dairy-free alternative like coconut cream work well in the mashed sweet potatoes.