Grilled Chicken & Sweet Potato

🍽️ Grilled Chicken & Sweet Potato

🎯 Difficulty: Easy

⏱️ Time: 30–40 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 2

🔥 Estimated Calories: ~350–400 kcal per serving

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🧂 Ingredients

• Chicken breast (boneless, skinless): 200g (~220 kcal)
• Sweet potato: 1 medium (~150g, ~130 kcal)
• Olive oil: 1 tsp (~40 kcal)
• Garlic powder: 1/2 tsp
• Paprika (optional): 1/2 tsp
• Salt & pepper: to taste
• Lemon juice (optional): 1 tsp
• Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or rosemary): for garnish

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👨‍🍳 Step-by-step Instructions

Step 1: Prep Chicken

• Slice the chicken breast into even-sized pieces or leave whole.
• Marinate with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
• Let rest for 10–15 minutes.

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Step 2: Prepare Sweet Potatoes

• Peel and slice sweet potatoes into 1 cm rounds or wedges.
• Toss with a little olive oil and a pinch of salt.

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Step 3: Grill or Pan-Sear

• Grill Chicken: Preheat grill or pan. Cook chicken for ~4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
• Cook Sweet Potatoes: Grill or bake sweet potatoes at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes, flipping once halfway.

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Step 4: Serve

• Plate the grilled chicken alongside the sweet potatoes.
• Garnish with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.

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💡 Tips

• Add steamed broccoli or green beans for extra fiber and color.
• Substitute chicken with tofu or salmon for variation.
• For kids, you can mash sweet potatoes or cut them into fun shapes before baking.