Best 5 Green Salad With Roast Chicken And Sweet Potato Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Green Salad with Roast Chicken and Sweet Potato recipe. This wholesome dish combines the refreshing crunch of salad greens, the succulent tenderness of roast chicken, and the naturally sweet goodness of roasted sweet potatoes, all drizzled with a zesty lemon-herb vinaigrette. As a delightful bonus, we also offer a variation using salmon fillets, providing a delectable alternative for seafood enthusiasts. Additionally, unlock the secrets of our delectable Roasted Sweet Potato Fries, perfect for satisfying your savory cravings. With step-by-step instructions and a treasure trove of culinary tips, this article is your ultimate guide to creating a nourishing and flavorful meal that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling invigorated.

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GREEN SALAD WITH ROAST CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO



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Roasted chicken gives this main-course salad plenty of protein, and the chunks of sweet potatoes and shallots are full of potassium. The vinaigrette, made by deglazing the pan with cider vinegar and whisking it together with olive oil, brings the flavors together.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 whole skinless, bone-in chicken breast (about 14 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Black pepper
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 sweet potatoes (10 ounces total), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 shallots, peeled and halved lengthwise (quarter if large)
1/2 head red-leaf lettuce, torn into pieces (2 1/2 ounces)
1/2 head frisee (2 ounces), torn into pieces
2 1/2 cups baby arugula (2 ounces)
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Pinch of freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Rinse chicken, and pat dry. Rub breast side with ginger and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large (12-inch) ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Place chicken in skillet, breast side down; cook until breast side begins to turn golden brown, about 4 minutes.
  • Turn chicken over. Add potatoes and shallots to skillet; turn to coat in oil. Transfer skillet to oven. Roast chicken and vegetables, turning vegetables occasionally, until vegetables are tender and chicken is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. While chicken roasts, put salad greens in a serving bowl; set aside.
  • Transfer chicken to a cutting board and vegetables to a plate. Add vinegar to skillet; cook over medium-high heat, scraping up brown bits from bottom of skillet with a wooden spoon, 30 seconds. Remove from heat; whisk in 1/8 teaspoon salt, the pepper, thyme, and remaining tablespoon oil.
  • Cut chicken into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Add chicken and vegetables to salad greens. Toss with warm vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 g, Cholesterol 42 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14 g, Sodium 69 g

ROAST CHICKEN WITH SWEET POTATO GREMOLATA SALAD



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Roast a whole chicken for this low-calorie lunch or dinner and save the leftovers for later - swap the chicken with hard-boiled eggs for a vegetarian version.

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lemon
1 ½kg whole chicken (free-range or organic), fat from inside the neck cavity removed
3 tbsp finely chopped parsley leaves (reserve the stalks)
2 sweet potatoes (175g/6oz each)
2 red onions , cut into wedges
1 tsp fennel seeds
7 whole garlic cloves
2 tsp extra virgin rapeseed oil
125g bag baby spinach , washed
4 heaped tbsp pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Grate the zest and squeeze the juice from the lemon into 2 bowls, then push the wedges inside the cavity of the chicken with the parsley stalks. Put the chicken in a roasting tin and roast for 30 mins.
  • Meanwhile, scrub the sweet potatoes (no need to peel) and cut into chunks. Put in another roasting tin with the onions, fennel, and 6 whole garlic cloves, then toss with the oil. When the chicken has had its 30 mins, put the potatoes in the oven and roast for 30-40 mins more.
  • Meanwhile, finely chop the remaining garlic clove for the gremolata, then mix with the lemon zest and parsley. Mix the lemon juice, oil and some black pepper in a bowl.
  • Remove the chicken and potatoes from the oven. Cover the chicken and leave to rest. Stir half the gremolata mix into the lemon juice and oil. Stir the spinach through the potato mix and return to the oven for 2 mins to wilt. Tip into the lemon dressing and toss well. Carve a chunk of breast meat from the chicken (you need about 140g), remove the skin, then cut into pieces. Toss into the salad with the pomegranate seeds, then serve scattered with the remaining gremolata.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 65 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 37 grams sugar, Fiber 14 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

ONE-PAN ROASTED CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: small sweet potato, lemon, green beans, olive oil, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, garlic, salt, ground black pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast, paprika

Provided by Mercedes Sandoval

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small sweet potato, diced
1 lemon, sliced, seeds removed
1 cup green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt, plus more to season
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to season
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
¼ teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
  • Add the sweet potatoes, lemon slices, green beans, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper to a large bowl (or parchment paper-lined sheet tray) and toss until fully coated.
  • Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Transfer to a parchment paper-lined sheet tray and place the chicken breast on top of the vegetables (if you tossed your vegetables in a bowl).
  • Bake until vegetables are tender and chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 692 calories, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 55 grams, Sugar 26 grams

SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH SWEET POTATOES AND PEPPERS



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This sheet-pan supper brings velvety sweet potatoes together with soft bell peppers, pungent sage and roasted chicken thighs. To counter the rich and caramelized flavors, quick-pickled thinly sliced red onion adds a bright and zippy note right at the end. If you prefer chicken breasts, you can use them here instead of the thighs. Choose bone-in, skin-on breasts if possible, and keep an eye on them. They'll cook faster than the thighs. Remove them when they're ready, but let the vegetables roast until they thoroughly golden and tender.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     weekday, one pot, main course

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
1 to 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (4 to 6 thighs)
2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 ounces sweet potato (1 large), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large red, yellow or orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
3/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
Cilantro leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • In a small, shallow bowl, mix together vinegar and honey. Mix in half the red onion and a pinch of salt and set aside for garnish, tossing the mixture occasionally as the chicken cooks.
  • In a large bowl, mix together 1 teaspoon salt, garlic, coriander and black pepper. Add chicken to bowl and rub the mixture all over it. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, toss together 2 tablespoons oil, sweet potato, pepper, remaining onion, sage, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, paprika, cayenne and allspice. Spread vegetables out on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil to marinated chicken and turn to coat. Place chicken pieces, skin-side up, among the vegetables, making sure chicken is surrounded by them, but not on top of them. (Chicken should rest directly on the baking sheet.)
  • Roast for 15 minutes. Remove pan from oven and raise heat to 450 degrees. Use a wide spatula to flip vegetables over (but not chicken). Drizzle chicken (but not vegetables) with 2 teaspoons liquid from the onion-vinegar mixture. Roast until chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes longer.
  • To serve, top chicken and vegetables with a spoonful of onion-vinegar mixture and plenty of cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 605, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 828 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GREEN CHICKEN SALAD



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Pan-fried chicken breasts are tossed with arugula, farro, apple, and avocado in this satisfying salad featuring Marie's® Creamy Avocado Poblano dressing.

Provided by Marie's Dressings

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Arugula Salad Recipes

Time 32m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup Marie's® Creamy Avocado Poblano dressing
2 chicken breasts
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 cups arugula
1 cup cooked farro
1 cucumber, shaved
1 Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 avocado, diced

Steps:

  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add olive oil to a large pan and cook chicken on medium heat for approximately 12 minutes, about 6 minutes per side. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before plating.
  • Using a large platter or bowl, create a bed of arugula. Sprinkle farro and the shaved cucumber, sliced apple, and sliced shallot over arugula. Place chicken breasts, whole or cut into pieces, on top. Garnish with slices of avocado. Evenly drizzle the salad with Marie's Creamy Avocado Poblano dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 43.8 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 311.4 mg, Sugar 7 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different greens. There are many delicious options available, so try something new!
  • Roast your chicken and sweet potatoes ahead of time. This will save you time when you're ready to assemble your salad.
  • Make a flavorful dressing. This is the key to a great salad. Use a combination of olive oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices to create a dressing that complements the other ingredients.
  • Don't overcrowd your salad. Make sure there's enough room for each ingredient to shine.
  • Serve your salad immediately. This will ensure that the greens are crisp and the chicken and sweet potatoes are warm.

Conclusion:

This green salad with roast chicken and sweet potato is a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for any occasion. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's easy to make. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try!

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