Garlic Herb Chicken with Baked Sweet Potato & Asparagus 🌿
A nutritious, flavorful, and easy-to-make balanced meal!
📝 Ingredients:
For the Garlic Herb Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp lemon juice
For the Baked Sweet Potato:
1 large sweet potato
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1 tsp butter (optional)
For the Roasted Asparagus:
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
🍽️ Step by Step:
1️⃣ Bake the Sweet Potato:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Pierce the sweet potato with a fork and place on a baking sheet.
Bake for 45-50 minutes until soft.
Once done, cut open and season with salt, cinnamon, and butter if desired.
2️⃣ Prepare the Chicken:
In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, parsley, paprika, and lemon juice.
Coat the chicken with the marinade and let sit for 10 minutes.
Heat a pan over medium heat and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
3️⃣ Roast the Asparagus:
Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Roast in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes until tender.
4️⃣ Assemble & Serve:
Plate the juicy garlic herb chicken, baked sweet potato, and roasted asparagus.
Enjoy warm!
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour
Calories: ~500 per serving | Protein: ~40g per serving
Garlic Herb Chicken with Baked Sweet Potato & Asparagus
