Cookwith - Maple Caramelized Chicken with Spiced Sweet Potato Mash & Toasted Pecans

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and cubed
• 1/4 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)