Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

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Photo: Kan Kanbayashi
Prep Time
15 Mins
Other Time
15 Mins
Yield
Makes 4 servings
By Sara Quessenberry and Kate Merker
February 2009
RECIPE BY Real Simple

Tossing the warm roasted vegetables with fresh spinach gently wilts and tenderizes the greens. In place of sweet potatoes, try butternut squash, rutabaga, carrots, or parsnips. This heart-healthy salad also pairs well with fish or lean beef.

 

Ingredients

  • 2 sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into thin wedges
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 bunch spinach, thick stems removed (about 4 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 388
  • Protein 39g
  • Carbohydrate 26g
  • Sugars 7g
  • Fiber 6g
  • Fat 14g
  • Satfat 3g
  • Sodium 400mg
  • Cholesterol 94mg

How to Make It

Heat oven to 425° F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the potatoes, onion, 2 tablespoons of the oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook until browned and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side.

In a large bowl, toss the warm potato mixture with the spinach, lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve with the chicken.

Substitutions: Tossing warm roasted vegetables with fresh spinach gently wilts and tenderizes the greens. In place of sweet potatoes, try butternut squash, rutabaga, carrots, or parsnips.

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Ratings & Reviews

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missemma
August 18, 2015
This was delicious. I also threw in some broccoli to the vegetable roast; married well in the salad.

Nixon337's Review

PatLew
January 21, 2014
Simple, easy and delicious! The salad was great!

missemma's Review

H2OQueen
July 19, 2013
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viscoustwixie
January 31, 2013
Easy, healthy and amazing texture! The mixture of sweet potatoes, onions, lime and spinach was outstanding. Had 2 servings left over and it was very good served cold for lunch the next day.

JulieRae97's Review

JulieRae97
November 23, 2012
This was so simple, yet amazing! I don't even like sweet potatoes, but I loved this recipe!

chughestx's Review

steponme
August 03, 2012
I didn't make the chicken, only the salad. It was so flavorful... will definitely make it again!

viscoustwixie's Review

LouisePearl
May 14, 2012
This was delicious! Although I only made it for my self. I will def. be making this again :)

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Nixon337
November 09, 2011
Delicious, nutricious, and EASY!

JeanieK's Review

chughestx
October 15, 2010
I couldn't believe how simple and yet delicious this was. Make sure you wilt the spinach enough if using regular spinach and not baby spinach. It is a hit with my family! Healthy and easy.

PatLew's Review

JeanieK
February 11, 2009
The flavor of the roasted sweet potatoes melded into the onions and then with the lime juice and chicken together....it just made a good combination. The presentation is lovely and food healthy...what can I say? I loved it. It would make a delightful luncheon with a slice of garlic bread and a lemon dessert.