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Roasted chicken with sweet potato and fresh salad served on a plate.

Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potato and Salad


  • Author: Mery Johnston
  • Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

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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

Instructions

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

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~450 per serving
  • Protein: ~35g