Louisiana Baked Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 60 min
Total: 75 min
Serves: 4
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The rich aroma of succulent chicken roasting in the oven fills the air, making this dish a perfect centerpiece for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner. Infused with the sweetness of apricot preserves and a hint of brown sugar, each bite offers a delightful balance of flavors that evoke the warmth of Southern cooking. Paired with tender sweet potatoes, this Louisiana-inspired meal is sure to please everyone at the table, leaving them craving more of that comforting goodness.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 - Frying Chicken - Quartered
- 1 - Salt
- 1 - Black Pepper
- 1/4 Cup Apricot Preserves
- 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar - Firmly Packed
- 2 Tsp Lemon Juice
- 2 Tbsp Margarine
- 4 - Sweet Potatoes - Peeled or Boiled
Directions
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place chicken in shallow baking dish; sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread with preserves; sprinkle with brown sugar and lemon juice.
- Dot with margarine; cover tightly.
- Bake 30 minutes.
- Uncover; add potatoes.
- Baste with drippings.
- Bake for 30 minutes longer, basting occasionally, until chicken is tender and brown.
Nutrition
Per serving · 4 servingsCalories
450
Fat
18 g
Saturated fat
4 g
Carbohydrates
54 g
Sugar
20 g
Fiber
7 g
Protein
24 g
Sodium
600 mg
Cholesterol
80 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 - Frying Chicken - Quartered
- 1 - Salt
- 1 - Black Pepper
- 1/4 Cup Apricot Preserves
- 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar - Firmly Packed
- 2 Tsp Lemon Juice
- 2 Tbsp Margarine
- 4 - Sweet Potatoes - Peeled or Boiled
