Chicken & Sweet Potato

Nutrition per serving (estimate)

Why we like it

Lean chicken gives a generous serving of protein, and sweet potato adds carbohydrates, fiber and vitamin A (from beta-carotene). Paprika, cumin and garlic make it taste better than its short ingredient list suggests. A practical plate before or after a training session.

Ingredients

• 180g chicken breast
• 1 medium sweet potato (200g)
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh parsley to serve

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F. Scrub sweet potato, pierce several times with a fork.
2. Place sweet potato directly on oven rack. Bake 35-40 minutes until soft inside.
3. Meanwhile, pound chicken breast to even thickness with a rolling pin.
4. Mix paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Coat chicken on both sides.
5. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 6-7 minutes each side until cooked through (internal temp 75°C / 165°F).
6. Rest chicken 5 minutes before slicing.
7. Serve sliced chicken alongside sweet potato split open. Top with fresh parsley.