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Grilled Chicken with Pumpkin Mash

Lean grilled chicken breast paired with soft, mashed pumpkin makes a simple, easy-to-digest dinner plate.

Ingredients

  • 2 pieces chicken breast skinless, boneless
  • 2 cups pumpkin peeled and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil for brushing chicken
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon herbs optional, such as thyme or rosemary

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill pan or outdoor grill over medium heat.
  2. Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
  3. Grill chicken for 6–7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
  4. Meanwhile, boil pumpkin cubes in a pot until tender, about 10–12 minutes.
  5. Mash boiled pumpkin with a fork or in a mixing bowl, adding a pinch of salt and olive oil if desired.
  6. Serve grilled chicken alongside pumpkin mash.