Description
A healthy and flavorful dish featuring tender garlic herb chicken paired with roasted sweet potatoes and sautéed asparagus. This well-balanced meal is easy to make and perfect for any day. Packed with protein and nutrients, it’s the ideal choice for a wholesome dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breast or thighs, cut into pieces
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
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Bake the Sweet Potato:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the sweet potato, pierce it with a fork, and bake for 45-50 minutes until soft.
- Once baked, slice open and add butter, salt, and pepper.
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Season & Cook the Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix chicken with 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, parsley, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
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Sauté the Asparagus:
- In the same pan, add 1 tbsp olive oil and asparagus.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender but still crisp.
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Assemble & Serve:
- Plate the grilled chicken with the baked sweet potato and sautéed asparagus.
- Enjoy your healthy and delicious meal!
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breast with chicken thighs for a slightly richer flavor.
- Feel free to add extra seasonings or herbs to taste, such as thyme or rosemary, for additional depth of flavor.
- For a low-carb option, you can replace the sweet potato with cauliflower or another vegetable of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 105mg