Crispy Spiced Chicken with Maple Glaze, Mashed Sweet Potatoes &Amp; Roasted Green Beans

This recipe brings together crispy, juicy chicken with a sweet and spicy maple glaze that’s absolutely irresistible. The chicken cutlets are coated in a seasoned panko crust and baked until golden, then drizzled with a simple chili-maple syrup. On the side, creamy mashed sweet potatoes get a touch of maple and green beans are roasted until tender.

It’s a balanced, satisfying meal that comes together in under an hour. Perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels special without a lot of fuss. The spicy maple sauce is versatile-try it on pancakes or waffles too!

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Ingredients

2 unit Sweet PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Chicken CutletsView 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

6 ounce Green BeansView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Maple SyrupView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Chili FlakesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 teaspoon Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Adjust oven rack to middle position (top and middle for 4 servings) and preheat to 425°F. Wash and dry produce. Peel and dice sweet potatoes into ½-inch pieces. Reserve 1 tsp maple syrup (2 tsp for 4) for sweet potatoes; pour remaining into a small bowl. Stir in a pinch of salt and chili flakes to taste. Set aside.
2. Place sweet potatoes in a medium pot with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, 15-20 minutes. Drain and return sweet potatoes to pot. Mash off heat with reserved maple syrup, half the sour cream (use the rest later), 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4), salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm.
3. While sweet potatoes cook, place 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4) in a second small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until melted, 30 seconds. Stir in panko, Fry Seasoning, 1 TBSP olive oil (2 TBSP for 4) and a big pinch of salt.
4. Pat chicken dry with paper towels; season all over with salt and pepper. Lightly oil a baking sheet and place chicken on one side. (For 4 servings, spread chicken out across entire sheet.) Evenly spread remaining sour cream onto tops of chicken; mound with panko mixture, pressing to adhere (no need to coat the undersides). Roast chicken on middle rack for 8 minutes (you’ll add more to the sheet then).
5. While chicken roasts, toss green beans in a medium bowl with a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper. Once chicken has roasted 8 minutes, remove sheet from oven and carefully add green beans to empty side. (For 4 servings, leave chicken roasting and add green beans to a second sheet; roast on top rack.) Continue roasting until chicken is cooked through and green beans are tender, 12-15 minutes more.
6. Divide sweet potatoes, chicken and green beans between plates. Drizzle chicken with spicy maple syrup and sprinkle with more chili flakes if desired. Serve.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use chicken breasts instead of cutlets?

Yes, you can use boneless skinless chicken breasts. Slice them in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets or pound them to an even thickness for even cooking.

Can I make this recipe dairy-free?

You can substitute the butter with a dairy-free alternative and use a dairy-free sour cream or skip it. The panko coating may be less moist, but it will still work.

How do I store leftovers?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave. The chicken may lose some crispiness.