Cookwith - Caramelized Maple-Pecan Crusted Chicken with Sweet Potato Mash

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup pecans, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp rolled oats
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more for brining
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 lbs), peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat or 2%)
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter (or additional Greek yogurt for lighter version)
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
• 4 cups cold water (for brining)
• 1/4 cup kosher salt (for brining)