Ultra-Lean Sheet Pan Garlic Lemon Chicken and Sweet Potato
Juicy garlic-lemon roasted chicken breast and tender sweet potato cubes made with minimal added oil to keep calories as low as possible.
Prep
10 min
Cook
22 min
Total
32 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Angela + Lila
Angela created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
22 min
Total
32 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchmen…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Wash and cut the sweet potato into…
Wash and cut the sweet potato into uniform 1/2-inch (1.25cm) cubes.
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Mince the garlic clove and whisk in…
Mince the garlic clove and whisk in a small bowl with the lemon juice, 1/2 tsp olive oil, a pinch of salt, and black pepper.
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Place the chicken breast and sweet potato…
Place the chicken breast and sweet potato cubes on the lined baking sheet in a single layer.
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Brush or drizzle the garlic lemon mixture…
Brush or drizzle the garlic lemon mixture over the chicken breast and toss the sweet potato cubes lightly to coat.
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Roast in the oven for 20 to…
Roast in the oven for 20 to 22 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Look for: the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork
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Remove from the oven
Remove from the oven, let the chicken rest for 3 minutes, then slice and serve immediately.
Allow: 3 minutes
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