🍗 Grilled Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potato & Veggies (Healthy & Balanced)

✨ Ingredients (Serves 1–2)

For the chicken:

• 1 large chicken breast
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

For the sweet potato:

• 1 large sweet potato (halved)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper

For the vegetables:

• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 carrot (chopped)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare sweet potato

• Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
• Rub sweet potato with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Roast for 30–40 minutes until soft and slightly caramelized.

Step 2: Roast vegetables

• Toss broccoli and carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Roast for 15–20 minutes until tender with light char.

Step 3: Season chicken

• Rub chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 4: Cook chicken

• Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
• Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked and nicely charred.
• Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 5: Serve

• Plate chicken with roasted sweet potato and vegetables.

💡 Pro Tips

• Let chicken rest → keeps it juicy inside.
• Do not overcrowd veggies → helps them roast instead of steam.
• Add lemon juice or yogurt sauce for extra flavor boost.

🔥 Final Result

Juicy grilled chicken with a smoky char, paired with naturally sweet, creamy roasted sweet potato and crisp-tender vegetables. Clean, nutritious, and satisfying — perfect for a balanced meal or meal prep.