Lemon Herb Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potato & Broccoli

Simple, reliable, endlessly repeatable. The most versatile template dinner in this collection.

Ingredients

• 7 oz chicken breast
• 1 small sweet potato, cubed
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
• 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt, pepper
• Fresh parsley to garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°F (200°C).

1. Mix olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
2. Toss sweet potato cubes with half the herb mixture. Spread on baking sheet.
3. Roast sweet potato 10 minutes. Add broccoli (tossed with a little of the herb mixture).
4. Coat chicken breast with remaining herb mixture. Place on pan.
5. Roast 20 more minutes until chicken is 165°F internal temperature and vegetables are tender.
6. Rest chicken 5 minutes, then slice. Garnish with parsley and squeeze of lemon.

Notes

Lemon zest contains the most intense lemon flavor — much more than juice alone. Don’t skip it. This recipe works equally well with salmon (reduce cook time to 12–15 minutes) or pork tenderloin.

Nutrition

Calories: 535 | Protein: 50g | Carbs: 36g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 8g