Sear-Grilled Chicken with Smashed Sweet Potato and Kale

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A balanced meal featuring tender chicken and sweet potato topped with nutrient-dense kale for sustained energy. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken breast, sweet potato, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 1 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and pinch black pepper on a baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: Roast at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes until tender and golden.
  3. Step 3: Pat chicken dry, season with 1/4 tsp sea salt and pinch black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Step 5: While chicken cooks, sauté minced garlic in 1 tsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Step 6: Add kale to skillet and cook for 3 minutes, tossing until wilted and vibrant green.
  7. Step 7: Serve chicken over smashed sweet potato with kale on the side.

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