Smoky Chicken and Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potato Meal Prep
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
4464 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Smoky Chicken and Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potato Meal Prep
Description
Smoky Chicken and Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potato Meal Prep combines flavorful chicken breasts, warmly spiced sweet potatoes, and tender green beans. The sweet potatoes are halved and roasted with cinnamon, cayenne, and salt, allowing caramelized juices to bubble from the skin and creating soft, sweet flesh inside. Chicken breasts are seasoned with a smoky blend including smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper, then cooked in oil to build a savory crust and moist interior. Green beans are sautéed with butter and lightly seasoned, adding a fresh, crisp green vegetable to the meal.
The smoky seasoning on the chicken contrasts with the warmth of cinnamon and spice on the roasted sweet potatoes, balanced further by mild green beans. The roasting method draws out natural sweetness in the potatoes while infusing complex aromatics. This dish can be portioned for meal prep, making it practical for preparing ahead and enjoying throughout the week.
Ingredients
Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 2 sweet potato $1.49, about 3/4 lb. each
- 1 Tbsp neutral cooking oil $0.04, generic cooking oil
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon $0.05
- pinch cayenne pepper $0.02
- pinch salt $0.02
Smoky Chicken
- 1 tsp smoked paprika $0.10
- 1 tsp brown sugar $0.02
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder $0.02
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper $0.02
- 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
- black pepper $0.02, freshly ground
- 2 chicken breast $6.42, boneless, skinless, about 2/3 lb. each
- 1 Tbsp neutral cooking oil $0.04, generic cooking oil
Green Beans
- 1 lb. green beans $0.99
- 1 Tbsp butter $0.12
- pinch salt $0.04
- pinch black pepper $0.04
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Wash the sweet potatoes, pat them dry, and prick their skins a few times with a fork. Slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise, then place them on a baking sheet. Drizzle the cooking oil over the potatoes, then use your hands to smear the oil over their entire surface (skin and cut sides), leaving a liberal amount of oil on the baking sheet under the potatoes to keep them from sticking.
- Place the sweet potatoes with the cut side up, then sprinkle with cinnamon, a pinch of cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt. Flip the sweet potatoes over so they are cut side down, then roast for 45-50 minutes, or until they are soft all the way through and the juices are caramelized and bubbling out of the holes in the skin.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the chicken and green beans. Combine the spices for the chicken in a small bowl (smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and freshly ground pepper-about 20 cranks of a pepper mill).
- Pat the chicken dry, then sprinkle the spice rub over both sides. Heat a large skillet over medium, then add the cooking oil and swirl to coat the surface. Add the chicken and cook until they are deeply browned on each side and the internal temp has reached 165ºF. Remove the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the green beans. Add about one inch water to a sauce pot and place a steaming basket in the pot. Add the green beans to the basket, place a lid on top, and place them over medium-high heat. Allow the water to come up to a boil and steam the green beans for 7-10 minutes, or until they are bright green and only slightly softened.
- Remove the green beans from the pot, pour out the water, and place the beans back in the pot without the steaming basket. Add 1 Tbsp butter and allow the residual heat from the beans to melt the butter. Stir to coat, then season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Slice the chicken breasts into strips. Divide the sweet potato halves, green beans, and chicken between four containers or plates. Serve immediately or refrigerate and reheat later.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 4464 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 446.4kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 44.38g | 15% |
| Protein | 43.35g | 87% |
| Fat | 14.58g | 22% |
| Sodium | 555.78mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 9.33g | 37% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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