Roasted Sweet Potato and Warm Chicken Salad
Tender baked chicken breast served alongside warm caramelized sweet potato cubes and crisp, zesty Mediterranean vegetables. This protein-rich dish is simple to assemble and perfect for supporting weight management goals.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Manu + Lila
Manu 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.
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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.
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A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep Ahead: You can roast the sweet potatoes and chicken ahead of time during meal prep and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. Simply reheat gently before assembling your warm salad.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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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 baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cut the sweet potato into 1 inch…
Cut the sweet potato into 1 inch (2.5cm) cubes. Toss them on the baking sheet with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
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Place the chicken breast on the other…
Place the chicken breast on the other side of the same baking sheet. Season the chicken breast on both sides with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
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Roast in the preheated oven for 20…
Roast in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the sweet potato cubes are caramelized and soft, and the chicken breast is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)).
Look for: the sweet potato cubes are caramelized and soft, and the chicken breast is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C))
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Slice the cooked chicken breast into thin…
Slice the cooked chicken breast into thin strips.
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Combine the fresh baby spinach
In a serving bowl, combine the fresh baby spinach, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumber.
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Toss the vegetables gently with lemon juice
Toss the vegetables gently with lemon juice.
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Top the fresh vegetable salad with the…
Top the fresh vegetable salad with the warm roasted sweet potato cubes and sliced chicken breast, then serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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