Grilled Chicken Breast with Roasted Sweet Potato and Steamed Broccoli

The classic "I'm eating healthy" dinner that actually tastes good! This balanced plate features protein-packed chicken, naturally sweet potatoes, and broccoli (because green things are non-negotiable). It's like the little black dress of healthy dinners – simple, classic, and always satisfying! 🍗

Prep Time: 10 minutes (most of which is spent peeling the sweet potato)

Cook Time: 30 minutes (just enough time to convince yourself you don't miss dessert)

Dietary Tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

Nutrition Information

Calories: 881 | Protein: 59g | Carbs: 57g | Fat: 43g | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g

Ingredients

• 4 oz chicken breast (organic and free-range if you want to feel morally superior)
• 1 medium sweet potato, cubed (nature's candy that won't send your blood sugar to the moon)
• 1 cup broccoli florets (yes, you need to eat your trees)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided (the good stuff, not the sketchy bottle you've had since college)
• 1 teaspoon dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, or Italian seasoning – dealer's choice)
• 1 garlic clove, minced (vampire repellent that makes everything taste better)
• Salt and pepper to taste (be generous, we're fighting sugar here, not flavor)
• 1 lemon, juiced (for that zing that wakes up your taste buds)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) (yes, you actually need to preheat, don't be lazy).
2. On a baking sheet, toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, dried herbs, salt, and pepper (get your hands dirty for even coating).
3. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly browned (caramelization = flavor without sugar).
4. Meanwhile, season chicken breast with salt, pepper, and garlic (be generous with seasoning – bland chicken is sad chicken).
5. Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat (if it's smoking, you've gone too far).
6. Add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden (we eat with our eyes first, so get that golden crust).
7. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through (food safety is sexy).
8. Steam broccoli for 5 minutes until crisp-tender (soggy broccoli is sad broccoli).
9. Toss steamed broccoli with remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper (because plain steamed vegetables are punishment, not food).
10. Serve chicken with roasted sweet potato and steamed broccoli (arrange in neat sections if you're type A, or mix it all together if you're a rebel).