Description
Mediterranean-inspired Garlic Herb Chicken dances with roasted sweet potato and crisp asparagus, creating a harmony of fresh flavors. Delightful ingredients combine for a simple yet elegant meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (450 grams) chicken breast or thighs, cut into pieces
Vegetables:
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potato by washing thoroughly and creating several fork punctures. Roast in a preheated 400°F oven for 45-50 minutes until tender and easily pierced.
- While the potato roasts, create a fragrant seasoning blend combining garlic powder, dried parsley, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Coat chicken pieces evenly with this mixture and olive oil.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high temperature, ensuring the pan is hot before adding the seasoned chicken. Cook each side for 4-5 minutes, developing a golden-brown exterior and ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Using the same skillet, drizzle additional olive oil and introduce asparagus spears. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Quickly sauté for 3-4 minutes, maintaining a crisp texture and vibrant green color.
- Once potato is fully baked, slice open and enhance with a pat of butter, sprinkling salt and pepper to taste. Arrange the perfectly cooked chicken and asparagus alongside the aromatic sweet potato on a serving plate.
Notes
- Maximize chicken flavor by marinating for 30 minutes before cooking to enhance herb and garlic infusion.
- Ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature using a meat thermometer for safe consumption.
- Select fresh, firm asparagus with tight tips to guarantee crisp texture and optimal taste.
- Customize dish for dietary needs by substituting chicken with tofu or using gluten-free seasonings for alternative protein options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 433 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg