Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken With Asparagus and Sweet Potatoes
A satisfying and simple dinner featuring tender grilled chicken paired with sweet potato wedges and crisp asparagus. Bright lemon and savory herbs tie this nourishing plate together.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthAppetite changes
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Before you start
Your 35-minute game plan
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Equipment
Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep a double batch of the chicken and sweet potatoes to use in a quick lunch salad the next day.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your outdoor grill or an indoor grill pan to medium-high heat.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Next: Preheat your outdoor grill or an indoor…
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Preheat your outdoor grill or an indoor…
Preheat your outdoor grill or an indoor grill pan to medium-high heat.
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Cut the sweet potato into 1/2 inch…
Cut the sweet potato into 1/2 inch thick wedges. Toss them in a bowl with 1 tbsp olive oil, a pinch of salt, black pepper, and the garlic powder. Place them on the grill for 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally until tender and lightly charred.
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Pound the chicken breasts to an even…
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness so they cook uniformly. Coat them with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, the lemon zest, half of the lemon juice, the dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
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Grill the chicken for 6 to 8…
Grill the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes to keep the juices intact.
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Lightly coat the trimmed asparagus in the…
Lightly coat the trimmed asparagus in the remaining 1/2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes until tender-crisp and bright green.
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Plate the rested chicken alongside the sweet…
Plate the rested chicken alongside the sweet potato wedges and asparagus. Drizzle the remaining fresh lemon juice over the top before serving.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
If you prefer not to grill
If you prefer not to grill, you can easily turn this into a sheet pan meal. Roast everything at 400°F for 20 to 25 minutes, adding the asparagus in the last 10 minutes.
Keep the skin on your sweet…
Keep the skin on your sweet potatoes. It adds wonderful texture when grilled and significantly boosts the fiber content.
Prep a double batch of the…
Prep a double batch of the chicken and sweet potatoes to use in a quick lunch salad the next day.
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