Orange-Glazed Roast Chicken Breasts with Sweet Potatoes

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
39%
Orange-Glazed Roast Chicken Breasts with Sweet Potatoes
60 min.
4
470kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Orange-Glazed Roast Chicken Breasts with Sweet Potatoes, a dish that perfectly balances flavor and nutrition. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also promises to impress your family and friends at any meal, whether it's a cozy lunch or a festive dinner.

The star of this dish is the succulent chicken breasts, bathed in a luscious orange marmalade glaze that infuses each bite with a sweet and tangy burst of citrus. Paired with tender, roasted sweet potatoes and caramelized onions, this meal is a feast for the senses. The vibrant colors and enticing aromas will fill your kitchen, making it hard to resist diving in as soon as it’s out of the oven.

With a preparation time of just 60 minutes, you can enjoy a wholesome meal that serves four, all while keeping your dietary preferences in mind. The combination of protein-rich chicken and nutrient-dense sweet potatoes ensures that you’re not only satisfying your taste buds but also nourishing your body. Plus, the addition of sweetened dried cranberries adds a delightful pop of flavor and texture, making this dish a standout on your dinner table.

So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dish that’s as delicious as it is healthy. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup orange marmalade 
  • tablespoons orange juice 
  • tablespoon balsamic vinegar 
  • teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
  •  chicken breast bone-in skinless
  • medium sweet potatoes and into peeled cut into 1-inch cubes
  • medium onion cut into 8 wedges
  • teaspoon olive oil 
  • 0.3 cup cranberries dried sweetened
  • 0.3 cup orange juice 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. In 1-quart saucepan, cook basting sauce ingredients over low heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until marmalade is melted.
  2. In 15x10x1-inch pan, place chicken breasts.
  3. Brush with half of the basting sauce. In medium bowl, toss potatoes and onion with oil; place around chicken.
  4. Bake 25 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, in small bowl, soak cranberries in 1/4 cup orange juice.
  6. Brush chicken again with remaining basting sauce. Stir gently to coat vegetables with pan juices. With slotted spoon, sprinkle cranberries over vegetables; drizzle with juice.
  7. Bake about 20 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (170°F), and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts

Calories470kcal
Protein43.18%
Fat13.71%
Carbs43.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
79
Glycemic Load
13.43
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
31.783913145895%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.06mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Hesperetin
2.87mg
Naringenin
0.51mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.26mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Myricetin
0.3mg
Quercetin
6.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:469.95kcal
23.5%
Fat:7.11g
10.93%
Saturated Fat:1.47g
9.18%
Carbohydrates:50.27g
16.76%
Net Carbohydrates:45.6g
16.58%
Sugar:27.84g
30.93%
Cholesterol:144.64mg
48.21%
Sodium:483.7mg
21.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:50.36g
100.71%
Vitamin A:16184.16IU
323.68%
Vitamin B3:24.4mg
122.02%
Selenium:73.34µg
104.78%
Vitamin B6:1.98mg
99.05%
Phosphorus:542.76mg
54.28%
Vitamin B5:4.23mg
42.32%
Potassium:1325.91mg
37.88%
Vitamin C:21.24mg
25.75%
Magnesium:94.59mg
23.65%
Manganese:0.42mg
20.86%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.81%
Fiber:4.67g
18.67%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
17.98%
Copper:0.28mg
14.1%
Zinc:1.74mg
11.6%
Iron:1.83mg
10.16%
Folate:35.93µg
8.98%
Vitamin B12:0.45µg
7.53%
Vitamin E:1.11mg
7.38%
Calcium:66.16mg
6.62%
Vitamin K:4.09µg
3.9%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%