Sweet Potato-Crusted Chicken with Roasted Broccoli

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A balanced, energy-sustaining meal with nutrient-dense sweet potato crust and broccoli to prevent Whole30 energy crashes. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe (high protein), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, sweet potato, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 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: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 1 American cuisine 360 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat 4 oz chicken thighs dry, then season with 1/8 tsp sea salt and pinch of black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Mix 1/2 cup mashed sweet potato with 1/4 tsp garlic powder until smooth. Press the mixture evenly over the chicken thighs, covering all sides.
  3. Step 3: Place coated chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil.
  4. Step 4: Arrange 1 cup broccoli florets around the chicken. Bake for 25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sweet potato crust is golden.
  5. Step 5: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to lock in juices.

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