Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potato & Fresh Salad 🍗🍠!
A simple, delicious, and balanced meal for any day of the week!
📝 Ingredients:
🔹 For the Roasted Chicken:
2 chicken quarters (leg & thigh or wings)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
🔹 For the Sweet Potato:
1 medium sweet potato, halved
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp butter or olive oil (optional)
🔹 For the Fresh Salad:
2 cups mixed lettuce (romaine, iceberg, spinach)
1/2 cucumber, sliced
1/2 tomato, diced
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp lemon juice
Salt & pepper to taste
🍽️ Step by Step:
1️⃣ Roast the Chicken:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rub chicken with olive oil and season with garlic powder, paprika, thyme, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Place on a baking tray and roast for 35-40 minutes until crispy and golden.
2️⃣ Bake the Sweet Potato:
Wash and cut the sweet potato in half.
Place on a baking tray, season with salt & pepper, and bake for 30-35 minutes until soft.
3️⃣ Prepare the Salad:
In a bowl, combine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, onion, and carrots.
Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss well.
4️⃣ Assemble & Serve:
Serve the roasted chicken alongside the baked sweet potato and fresh salad. Enjoy!
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
Calories: ~450 per serving | Protein: ~35g per serving