Name: Caramelized Miso-Maple Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Crunchy Almond Slaw
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (5 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 tbsp white miso paste; 1 1/2 tbsp pure maple syrup; 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp olive oil, divided; 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 10 oz); 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 1/2 cups shredded green cabbage; 1 small crisp apple, julienned; 1/2 cup shredded carrots; 2 tbsp sliced almonds; 1 tsp sesame seeds; 1 tbsp lemon juice; Salt and pepper, to taste

Caramelized Miso-Maple Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Crunchy Almond Slaw

CookwithNewsletter

This dish turns a high-protein dinner into a celebration of flavor and texture, inspired by the techniques of dessert: caramelization, balancing sweetness and salt, and playing with crunch. Miso and maple syrup create an umami-sweet glaze that clings to juicy chicken, broiled for those irresistibly sticky edges. Roasted sweet potatoes add rich, toffee-like notes without excess calories, while the crisp, fresh slaw cuts through the richness and keeps things light. With every colorful, nutrient-packed bite, you get both satisfaction and lasting energy—proof that healthy eating can be as craveable as dessert.

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and 1/2 tbsp olive oil.
Pat chicken breasts dry. Place in a shallow dish or zip-top bag. Pour half the miso-maple marinade over, turning to coat evenly. Reserve the other half for later. Let marinate 10 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge).
Toss sweet potato cubes with remaining 1/2 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on half the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 10 minutes.
Remove pan from oven; push sweet potatoes to one side. Place marinated chicken breasts on the other side. Roast for 14-16 more minutes, or until chicken is almost cooked through and sweet potatoes are caramelized at the edges.
Brush reserved miso-maple sauce over the chicken. Broil on high for 2-3 minutes, until chicken is deeply caramelized and glossy. (Watch closely!)
Meanwhile, toss cabbage, apple, carrots, almonds, and sesame seeds in a bowl with lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Chill until ready to serve for extra crunch.
Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice. Serve with sweet potatoes and almond slaw, spooning any pan juices over the chicken for extra flavor.