A Quick and Tasty Dinner

Herb Roasted ChickenServes: 2 | Serving Size: 1 plateIngredients:2 small chicken breasts, boneless, skinless1 tsp mayonnaise1/2 tsp dried thyme1/2 tsp black pepper1/2 tsp granulated garlic1/2 tsp chopped dried rosemary4 cups spring mix2 figsOil spray1 medium sweet potatoJuice and zest of 1 orangeDirections:Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spread the mayonnaise on the chicken and top it with the herbs. Bake the chicken until it reaches 165 degrees, about 12-15 minutes.Meanwhile, bake the sweet potato in the microwave until it’s partially cooked, then put it in the oven with the chicken until the chicken is done.Arrange the figs and salad on the plates. Lightly spray them with oil.When the chicken is done, slice it on the bias. Place one sliced breast on each plate. Cut the sweet potato in half and divide between the two plates. Top the potato and salad with the orange juice and zest, then serve.Nutrition Information:Serves 2. Each serving has 260 calories, 5g fat, 1g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 74mg cholesterol, 111mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate, 5g fiber, 11g sugars, and29g protein.Each serving also has 226% vitamin A, 71% vitamin C, 9% calcium and 11% iron.Chef’s Tip:Use a microplane to slice off the orange zest.

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Stephanie Ronco

Stephanie Ronco has been editing for Food and Health Communications since 2011. She graduated from Colorado College magna cum laude with distinction in Comparative Literature. She was elected a member of Phi Beta Kappa in 2008.

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