Honey Mustard Chicken and Sweet Potato Foil Packets

A cozy and wholesome meal featuring juicy chicken, tender sweet potatoes, and a forgiving honey mustard sauce, all cooked in convenient foil packets.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Calories: 450

Main ingredients

1 pound Chicken (breasts or thighs, cut into similar sized pieces) Thighs are recommended for juiciness.
2 medium Sweet potatoes (peeled or unpeeled, chopped small) Cut into small, around half-inch pieces.
1 cup Green beans or broccoli (optional) Add for extra greens.
3 tablespoons Honey Adjust amount to taste if you prefer it sweeter.
2 tablespoons Mustard (Dijon or yellow) Add more for tanginess.
1 tablespoon Olive oil Use to prevent sticking.
1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder For flavor.
1/2 teaspoon Paprika For flavor.
1/2 teaspoon Salt To season.
1/4 teaspoon Pepper To season.
1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (optional) To brighten flavors.

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Tear off 4 large sheets of foil and lay them out, optionally spraying or rubbing a bit of oil in the center.

Assembly

Put a mound of sweet potatoes in the middle of each foil sheet.
Add chicken on top or next to the sweet potatoes.
Add your green veggie if using.
Spoon the honey mustard sauce over everything, reserving a bit for drizzling at the end.
Seal the packets by bringing the long sides together, folding down a few times to seal, then crimp the ends.

Cooking

Place the packets on a baking sheet and bake for 25 to 35 minutes, checking at 25 minutes for doneness.

Serving

Open the packets carefully and serve. Optionally, drizzle reserved sauce on top.

For best results, cut sweet potatoes small for even cooking and do not skimp on seasoning. You can customize each packet based on preferences.