You’ll definitely dig this combo of chicken thighs, sweet potato, and veggies. Chicken thighs taste delicious, are less expensive than breast meat, and they are full of healthy monounsaturated fats.
Chicken Combo Box
Ingredients
- 75g / 2.6 oz sweet potatoes
- ½ tsp olive oil
- 120g / 4.1 oz cauliflowers
- Cooking oil spray (olive/avocado/coconut)
- 90g / 3.2 oz baby spinach
- 4 oz chicken thigh fillets (boneless and skinless)
- 1 tsp all-purpose seasoning mix
Cooking Instructions
To prepare chicken:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C / Gas 5.
2. Coat baking dish with cooking oil spray; arrange chicken in dish so that pieces do not touch.
3. Spray chicken with cooking oil spray; sprinkle seasoning mix on chicken.
3. Cook for 20 to 30 minutes, or until juices run clear when meat is pierced with the tip of a knife.
To prepare sweet potatoes:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C / Gas 5.
2. Scrub sweet potato well and pat dry with a towel.
3. Prick sweet potato with a fork; place on baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil.
5. Bake for 30 to 60 minutes. (After 30 minutes, check for doneness by piercing the potato with a fork. It should feel soft and the fork should easily go through.
To sauté spinach:
1. Heat a pan on medium heat; add olive oil.
2. Add spinach and salt (if desired; optional). Cook; stirring frequently, for 3 minutes or until soft.
To steam cauliflower:
1. Heat water in a covered pot with steamer basket. The top of the water should not touch the basket.
2. Place cauliflower in the basket. Steam for about 5 to 7 minutes until the cauliflower is tender but still has a crunch.
3. Carefully, using potholders or a kitchen towel, remove the steamer basket from the pot or pan. Set aside.
Nutrition (1 serving)
- Calories 336
- Protein 33g
- Carbs 46g
- Fat 6g
- Fiber 19g
- Sugar 11g
