Protein Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe
This protein chicken and sweet potato combo balances strength, sweetness, and zero tolerance for boring plates.
Savory vegan chicken meets caramelized carbs, because balance should still taste smug.
Grab a fork, fuel properly, and eat like effort finally pays rent.
Protein Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe
This vegan protein chicken and sweet potato recipe delivers hearty satisfaction, clean energy, and comforting flavor in one bowl.It suits weeknight dinners, post-workout meals, and women who eat with intention.
Ingredients
- Vegan chicken chunks soy or pea protein based: 300 g
- Sweet potato peeled and cubed: 2 cups
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Garlic powder: ½ tsp
- Smoked paprika: 1 tsp
- Black pepper: ½ tsp
- Salt: ¾ tsp
- Dried thyme or oregano: ½ tsp
- Chili flakes optional: ¼ tsp
- Fresh parsley chopped: 2 tbsp
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C.
- Add sweet potato cubes using 2 cups to a bowl.
- Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, paprika, and pepper.
- Spread sweet potatoes on a baking tray.
- Roast 18–20 minutes, flipping once, until golden.
- Heat remaining oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add vegan chicken using 300 g.
- Season with garlic powder, herbs, chili flakes, and salt.
- Cook 6–7 minutes until lightly crisp and heated through.
- Combine roasted sweet potatoes with chicken.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Total Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving %)
- Vitamin A: 110%
- Vitamin B6: 30%
- Potassium: 28%
- Iron: 26%
- Magnesium: 22%
Additional Notes / Tips to Enhance the Flavor
Add lemon juice for brightness if sweetness feels bold.Swap paprika with cumin for mood changes.
Meal prep friendly and reheats without drama.
