Sweet Chili Chicken, Sweet Potatoes & Broccoli

This diabetes-friendly meal makes for an easy weeknight dinner the whole family can enjoy. Combining lean protein and starchy and non-starchy veggies, this meal is a great option for those looking to eat healthy and manage their diabetes.

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

30 min

Servings

4

Nutrition Highlights

Low Calorie
Diabetes Friendly
High Protein

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes
2 T + 1 t olive oil
1/4 t salt
2, 8-oz boneless chicken breasts (sliced into 4 thin filets)
1 head crown broccoli (divided into florets (approximately 1 lb))
2 T sweet chili sauce

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Toss the sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and salt. Add to the baking sheet in a single layer. Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Once the skillet is hot, add 1 tablespoon of oil and chicken. Sear until golden brown on both sides (but not cooked through). Remove from heat.

Once the sweet potatoes have been baking for 10 minutes, remove the baking sheet and add the chicken and broccoli.

Drizzle the broccoli with the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil.

Place the baking sheet in the oven and continue to cook until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies tender.

Remove from oven and divide between plates. Drizzle with sweet chili sauce and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

Calories 280
Total Fat 10g
Saturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 40mg
Sodium 320mg
Total Carbohydrates 33g
Dietary Fiber 6g
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 18g

Nutrition information is estimated per serving.

Recipe Courtesy

American Diabetes Association

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