Sheet Pan Chicken And Sweet Potato Meal Prep
A nutritious and efficient one-pan meal featuring seasoned chicken, sweet potatoes, and optional vegetables. Perfect for busy households, this dish is designed for meal prep with easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken pieces (lean cuts) Skinless breasts recommended for lower fat.
- 400 grams Sweet potatoes, diced Orange-fleshed sweet potatoes add vitamins.
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil For marinating chicken and drizzling vegetables.
- 1 cup Broccoli florets Optional, can swap with other vegetables.
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon Spicy seasoning mix Adjust according to taste.
- to taste Salt Helps balance sweet potato flavors.
- to taste Acid (lemon juice or vinegar) Optional, for flavor enhancement.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Toss the chicken pieces with the spicy seasoning mix and a drizzle of olive oil. Marinate in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Arrange the diced sweet potatoes and broccoli florets on separate sheet pans. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Place the marinated chicken on its own sheet pan, skin-side up.
Cooking
- Bake all ingredients for 12-15 minutes. Remove the broccoli and chicken, stir the sweet potatoes, and roast for an additional 15 minutes.
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Assembly
- Divide the servings into 4 containers and add lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
If using skinless chicken breasts, increase bake time by 3-5 minutes. Cool leftovers to room temperature before refrigerating or freezing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 36gFat: 18g
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