I love tacos. I really do. We always seem to have the SAME taco nights at our house. I know, if it’s not broken, why fix it, but … I’m trying to broaden our culinary horizons. Or at least keep me from boredom with our meal plans. SO…here’s a fun and totally different taco recipe from the norm, and it’s got a little sweet with a little kick to please everyone in the family. Sweet potato tacos offer a whole lot of extra nutrients and twist on everyday taco flavors- and my family loves having fun colors in our meals.
Sometimes, for a fun twist but still with taco flavors, we’ll do a taco pasta salad recipe, and for super busy nights (like tonight) when we’ve got practices and meets one after another, I’ll do something that’s kind of like a taco on the go so the kids can eat in the car if need be.
Maple Glazed Chicken and Sweet Potato Tacos
Ingredients:
3 6oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
¾ cup pure maple syrup
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
3 tsp cumin
2 tsp chili powder
soft taco sized tortillas- you can do your tacos in lettuce, if you want to skip the tortillas. I’ve been doing that more and more frequently just to cut back on the carbs and
Salad
1 cup shredded red cabbage
2 Tbsp lime juice
2 tsp sugar
½ Tbsp avocado or grapeseed oil
Directions:
1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick foil.
2) In a small bowl, mix sweet potatoes with 1 tsp cumin and ½ tsp chili powder.
Season chicken breast with remaining cumin and chili powder. Add chicken and sweet potatoes to baking sheet. Pour maple syrup on top.
3) Cover baking sheet with foil and cook for 20 minutes. Remove foil and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
4) In a medium bowl, combine salad ingredients and toss to combine.
5) Slice chicken. Spoon chicken and sweet potatoes onto tortillas and top with salad.
If you love sweet potato but aren’t feeling the taco love, it’s cool. I get it. Maybe you want some sweet potato Burritos– which is also a great way to make a meatless meal…
or Southwestern Shepherd’s Pie recipe- once you start switching up family favorites with sweet potato, you may never go back!
How does your family enjoy tacos? Have you ever tried making sweet potato tacos?
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Audrey says
I am always on the look for new ways to serve chicken. This sounds scrumbtious with the maple and cumin.
Thanks for sharing on #TastyTuesdays.
xero login says
This is a first to see it as a taco, but it looks amazingly delicious!
Amanda @ The Kolb Corner says
These tacos looks so delicious! We are always looking for new takes on the traditional. Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!
Mila says
I’m doing these for sure!
PS- I love your presentation 🙂
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
I love trying new taco recipes! It’s a huge family favorite around here! Glad you shared it with us at #FoodieFriDIY…this is definitely a fun new twist that I’d like to try!
Brandi Clevinger says
I love sweet potatoes and eat them every way that I’ve seen. This is a first to see it as a taco, but it looks amazingly delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe with us at Inspire Me Monday!
Hollie says
I love sweet potatoes and I love handmade tacos so this is a double win for me.
Jody @easypeasymom says
These look so yummy! I am always looking for new ways to get my picky toddler to eat more veggies so these tacos might be a good way! Thanks for sharing!
Trish says
I agree with the idea of not fixing something that is not broke BUT WOAH!!! These tacos sound amazing. I can’t wait to try them. And I’d love for you to stop by tagsthoughts.com
Ginger says
I love sweet potatoes, but to be honest this new trend of adding them to soups, chilis and tacos makes me a little unsure. BUT I must say these look delicious. I’d totally try them. I’m featuring you tomorrow at Show Me Saturday. Hope to see you there again.
Cindy @ Hun... What's for Dinner? says
These tacos look fantastic! I love sweet potatoes with maple syrup. You are being featured this week, over at Simple Supper Tuesday. We would love for you to join us again, starting Monday night at 8pm EST.
CJ Huang says
What a creative taco combo! I bet the maple syrup and sweet taters go so well together with those seasonings. 🙂 I hope you can stop on by and share this or any other recipe with us on Five Friday Finds!
Stephanie says
I would have never thought to put sweet potatoes in a taco, but I have to admit it looks delicious!
Lena says
I love chicken and always looking for chicken dishes – Thank you for sharing
Rosey says
That’s a unique twist on a family favorite. I like to find recipes that are entirely new to us to serve to the fam.!
Shannon says
This looks crazy delicious. Thank you for sharing your recipe with us.