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Lemon Garlic Chicken with Sweet Potato and Rice

A delicious and wholesome meal featuring zesty lemon garlic marinated chicken paired with roasted sweet potatoes and fluffy rice, perfect for a healthy dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for roasting sweet potatoes
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For the Sides
  • 2 pieces sweet potatoes (cubed)
  • 1 cup rice any type of rice, adjust cooking time if using brown rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth or water
For Garnish
  • to taste Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Cook the rice in chicken broth or water according to package instructions.
Cooking
  1. While the rice is cooking, place the sweet potato cubes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until tender.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  3. Serve the chicken over a bed of rice and sweet potatoes, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

For more flavor, marinate the chicken longer, even overnight if possible. You can mix vegetables like broccoli or asparagus for added nutrition and color. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, reheat in the microwave or on the stove.