Main MealsOne Pot Recipes11.04.2026

Miso Maple Braised Chicken with Sweet Potato Carrot Mash

Name: Miso Maple Braised Chicken with Sweet Potato Carrot Mash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: Asian-inspired, American
Ingredients: 1 tsp avocado oil spray; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tbsp white miso paste; 1-2 tbsp maple syrup, for desired sweetness; 1 tsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp ginger paste; 2 clove garlic, minced; 1/3 cup chicken broth; 1 large sweet potato, about 1lb, peeled & diced; 250 g carrots, peeled & diced; 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; salt, to taste

Prep Time: 15 min

Total Time: 85 min

Serves 3

Tender braised chicken thighs in a savory-sweet miso maple sauce served over a silky sweet potato and carrot mash for pure cozy comfort.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving · 1 serving (of 3)

Calories 475 kcal
Fat 17.5g
Protein 34g
Carbs 44g
Fiber 6g
Sugar 17g
Sodium 850mg

Ingredients

For the miso maple braised chicken

1 tsp avocado oil spray
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp white miso paste
1-2 tbsp maple syrup (for desired sweetness)
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp ginger paste
2 clove garlic (minced)
⅓ cup chicken broth

For the sweet potato carrot mash

1 large sweet potato (about 1lb, peeled & diced)
250 g carrots (peeled & diced)
2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp unsalted butter
salt (to taste)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season on both sides with salt. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the oil, then add the chicken. Sear on each side until golden, about 2-3 minutes per side.

While the chicken is searing, add the soy sauce, miso, maple syrup, rice vinegar, chicken broth, ginger and garlic to a small bowl or jar and stir until combined. Pour the mixture over the seared chicken.

Cover the Dutch oven and place it in the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until fully cooked and tender. Remove the chicken and shred with two forks.

Return the chicken to the sauce and toss to coat.

Add sweet potato and carrot chunks to a medium-large pot and cover with at least 1" of water. Then, bring up to a boil. Once boiling, season generously with salt & reduce the heat to a gentle boil (about medium heat). Let cook for 10 minutes, or until fork tender.

Drain off water and allow the sweet potato and carrots to cool down for a few minutes before transferring to a food processor along with the butter, greek yogurt and salt to taste. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.

Serve the miso maple braised chicken over a bed of sweet potato carrot mash, then pour on some of the reduced sauce and garnish with sesame seeds. Enjoy!