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Easy Crispy Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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A quick and comforting weeknight meal featuring crispy honey mustard glazed chicken breasts paired with naturally sweet roasted sweet potatoes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz / 170 g each), pounded to even thickness
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten, at room temperature
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil (for frying)
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce (optional)
  • 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 lb / 450 g), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, cinnamon (if using), salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and caramelized.
  2. While potatoes roast, pound chicken breasts between plastic wrap to about ½-inch thickness.
  3. Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika; one with beaten eggs; one with panko breadcrumbs lightly seasoned with salt.
  4. Dip each chicken breast first in flour, shaking off excess, then in egg, then coat thoroughly with panko. Press crumbs gently to adhere. Place breaded chicken on a plate.
  5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove and rest on wire rack or paper towel-lined plate.
  6. Whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce in a small bowl until smooth.
  7. Brush honey mustard sauce generously over each chicken piece. Return to skillet or baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes until glaze bubbles and caramelizes. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  8. Serve crispy honey mustard chicken alongside roasted sweet potatoes. Spoon extra sauce over chicken if desired.

Notes

For extra crispiness, let breaded chicken rest 10 minutes before cooking. Avoid overcrowding pan when frying to maintain oil temperature and crisp crust. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Broil glaze carefully to prevent burning. Gluten-free substitutions: use crushed gluten-free crackers or almond meal instead of panko. Egg-free option: use flaxseed egg. Dairy-free: all ingredients naturally free of dairy but check mustard label.

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Keywords: honey mustard chicken, crispy chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, easy weeknight dinner, quick chicken recipe, comfort food

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