Spicy Maple Chicken
with Mashed Sweet Potatoes & Roasted Green Beans
- Wheat
- Milk
Chicken is always a weeknight winner. It’s satisfying, speedy, and so versatile, which is why our chefs are always brainstorming new ways to take it to the next level. This week, they went all out by coating cutlets in spiced panko, roasting them to crispy-juicy perfection, then drizzling ‘em with a spicy maple syrup sauce. (Psst—said sauce would also be unbelievable on pancakes.) On the side, there’s roasted green beans and maple mashed sweet potatoes, perfect for catching any runaway sauce). Time to TAP into a flavor explosion (see what we did there?).
Ingredients
2 unit
Sweet Potatoes
10 ounce
Chicken Cutlets
½ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Wheat)
1 tablespoon
Fry Seasoning
2 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
6 ounce
Green Beans
2 tablespoon
Maple Syrup
1 teaspoon
Chili Flakes
Not included in your delivery
4 teaspoon
Olive Oil
2 tablespoon
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Salt
Pepper
1 teaspoon
Vegetable Oil
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Adjust rack to middle position (top and middle positions for 4 servings) and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry all produce. • Peel and dice sweet potatoes into ½-inch pieces. • Reserve 1 tsp maple syrup for sweet potatoes (2 tsp for 4); pour remaining into a small bowl. Stir in a pinch of salt and chili flakes to taste. Set aside.
• 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 (you’ll use the rest later), 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings), salt, and pepper. Cover to keep warm.
• While sweet potatoes cook, place 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• Divide sweet potatoes, chicken, and green beans between plates. Drizzle chicken with spicy maple syrup and sprinkle with more chili flakes if desired. Serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the sweet-and-spicy combo of maple syrup and chili flakes on the chicken 🍗.
- Ease of prep: Customers found this meal quick and simple to make, with clear instructions.
- Suggestions: Consider roasting sweet potatoes before mashing for more flavor; some preferred less panko breading.
- Leftovers: The dish keeps well, though the panko crust may get soggy when reheated.
- Portions: Several mentioned small sweet potato portions; adding an extra potato could improve the dish.
Reviews from our home cooks
This recipe was a total hit! The spicy maple glaze on the chicken was the perfect blend of sweet and heat, complementing the creamy mashed sweet potatoes beautifully. The roasted green beans added a fresh, crisp element to round out the meal. Everything came together so well, and it felt both comforting and gourmet.
Spicy Maple Chicken is one of my family's favorite meals. The combination of sweet maple syrup and a hint of spice creates a deliciously unique flavor that everyone loves. The juicy chicken pairs perfectly with the fluffy mashed potatoes and crispy green beans, making it a well-rounded and satisfying dinner. Plus, it's easy to prepare, which is a bonus on busy weeknights.
This was a wonderful meal. I couldn't taste maple syrup, per se, in the sweet potatoes, but there was that certain je ne sais quoi to them - unidentifiable, but delicious. The chicken with the spicy panko crust was outstanding. Again, the maple drizzle added so much without a hint of pancake breakfast. Roasted green beans need no explanation. They are always a favorite.
This was so good. The mashed potatoes were perfectly sweet and creamy, the green beans were fresh, and the chicken was a perfect mix of sweet, spicy, and savory. I like my mashed potatoes with the potato skin still on, so I didn't peel the potatoes. The recipe still worked out great.
Love the spicy maple chicken. Very spicy as I used all the chili flakes but so so tasty. I added honey to my sweet potatoes as well to add a little extra sweetness. The green beans tasted great too.
I wish there was something to add to the green beans in this. Overall the dish was a bit sweet between the mashed sweets and spicy maple. Maybe garlic or lemon zest for the green beans would've really taken this to the next level? I would get this again, but I think there's a tiny bit of room for improvement.
This was delicious and enjoyed by the whole family! Wish there were more green beans. Also, the panko topping was a bit too much on each of the chicken breasts (will put less on next time). Also, I ended up adding more maple syrup to the sweet potatoes because the amount called for was barely noticeable. We drizzled the spicy maple sauce on top of both the chicken and the potatoes because there was enough of it.
I was dubious about the maple on the chicken going in but it was quite good! The green beans were simple but also very good. I liked the mashed sweet potatoes but they were a bit on the bland side (we don't add salt) - maybe could have some other spice to offset the sweetness of the maple?
I really enjoyed the green beans and maple chicken, I did not use the spicy. I don't care for spicy and they were still real good. Love the sweet potato reminded me of butternut squash, which I absolutely love.
I varied the recipe a tad and roasted the sweet potatoes on the same large pan as the chicken and green beans. Everything turned out perfect!
