FreeDash Diet

DASH-Friendly Baked Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

Name: DASH-Friendly Baked Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 plates
Ingredients: 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium sweet potatoes; 2 cups broccoli florets; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Servings

4 plates

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ingredients

4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts — about 6 oz each
2 tablespoons olive oil — extra virgin
2 medium sweet potatoes — peeled and cubed
2 cups broccoli florets — fresh or frozen
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper — to taste
1 teaspoon dried thyme — or Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon lemon juice — freshly squeezed

Instructions

1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2In a mixing bowl, toss sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, paprika, and thyme. Spread on half of the baking sheet.
3Rub chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder, black pepper, and lemon juice. Place on the other half of the sheet.
4Bake for 20 minutes. Add broccoli to the sheet, tossing lightly with any remaining oil and seasoning.
5Continue baking for 12–15 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and sweet potatoes are tender.
6Serve warm, dividing chicken, sweet potatoes, and broccoli among plates.

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