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Sweet Chili Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, and Broccoli
10 min prep time
30 min cook time
4servings
Recipe by
Emily Weeks, RDN, LD
Photo by
Emily Weeks, RDN, LD
How to Make Sweet Chili Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, and Broccoli
This diabetes-friendly meal makes for an easy weeknight dinner the whole family can enjoy. Combining lean protein and starchy and non-starchy veggies, this meal is a great option for those looking to eat healthy and manage their diabetes.
10 min prep time
30 min cook time
4servings
1 chicken filet, ½ cup potatoes and ¼ cup broccoli
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Toss the sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and salt. Add to the baking sheet in a single layer. Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Once the skillet is hot, add 1 tablespoon of oil and chicken. Sear until golden brown on both sides (but not cooked through). Remove from heat.
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Once the sweet potatoes have been baking for 10 minutes, remove the baking sheet and add the chicken and broccoli. Drizzle the broccoli with the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
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Place the baking sheet in the oven and continue to cook until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies tender.
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Remove from oven and divide between plates. Drizzle with sweet chili sauce and serve.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
1 chicken filet, ½ cup potatoes and ¼ cup broccoli
- Amount per serving Calories 280
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Total Fat
10g
- Saturated Fat 1.5g
- Cholesterol 40mg
- Sodium 320mg
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Total Carbohydrate
33g
- Dietary Fiber 6g
- Total Sugars 9g
- Added Sugars 3g
- Protein 18g
- Potassium 940mg
- Phosphorous 255mg
Ingredients
sweet potatoes (peeled and medium diced)
2 med
olive oil (divided)
2 Tbsp + 1 tsp
salt
1/4 tsp
boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into 4 thin filets)
2 breasts, approx. 8 oz.
crown broccoli (divided into florets (approx. 1 lb.))
1 head
Sweet Chili sauce
2 tbsp
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