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

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
• 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat or 2%)
• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 tbsp butter or ghee
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt, divided
• 1 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (optional, for garnish)