Grilled Chicken Breast with Sweet Potato & Greens
A wholesome, high-protein bowl featuring juicy grilled chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and a refreshing mix of sautéed greens. Light, nutritious, and perfect for lunch or dinner.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings:2
Ingredients
For the Grilled Chicken
2 chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes
1 large sweet potato, peeled & cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper
¼ tsp dried thyme or rosemary
For the Greens
2 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, sliced
Pinch of salt
Optional: 1 tbsp lemon juice
Optional Toppings
Crumbled feta
Pumpkin seeds or almonds
Greek yogurt drizzle
Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken
Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Coat chicken breasts and marinate 10–15 minutes.
Heat a grill pan.
Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked and nicely charred.
Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
2. Roast the Sweet Potatoes
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme/rosemary.
Spread on a baking tray and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
3. Cook the Greens
Heat olive oil in a skillet.
Add garlic and sauté 20–30 seconds.
Add greens and cook until just wilted (1–2 minutes).
Season with salt and a squeeze of lemon.
4. Assemble the Bowl
Add sauteed greens as the base.
Add roasted sweet potatoes.
Add sliced grilled chicken on top.
Finish with feta or nuts if you like.
Notes & Tips
You can swap sweet potatoes with roasted carrots or butternut squash.
For more flavor, add a drizzle of tahini lemon sauce.
For meal prep, grill 3–4 chicken breasts at once.
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~480
Protein: ~42g
Carbohydrates: ~38g
Fat: ~18g
Fiber: ~6g