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Blackened Chicken with Sweet Potato Fries
Blackened Chicken with Sweet Potato Fries is a flavorful, healthy dish that brings together the smoky, spicy taste of blackened chicken and the natural sweetness of baked sweet potato fries. This recipe is perfect for a balanced meal, offering lean protein from the chicken and complex carbohydrates from the sweet potatoes. The blackened seasoning, with its blend of spices, gives the chicken a deliciously crisp crust, while the sweet potatoes are a nutritious alternative to traditional fries. Whether you’re cooking for family or friends, this dish is sure to impress with its bold flavors and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
For the Blackened Chicken:
- 6 oz Chicken breast (boneless, skinless) (165 calories)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil (119 calories)
- 1 tsp Paprika (6 calories)
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder (4 calories)
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder (4 calories)
- 1/2 tsp Thyme (1 calorie)
- 1/2 tsp Oregano (1 calorie)
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper (3 calories)
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper (2 calories)
- 1/4 tsp Salt (0 calories)
For the Sweet Potato Fries:
- 1 large (8 oz) Sweet potato (103 calories)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil (119 calories)
- 1/2 tsp Paprika (6 calories)
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder (4 calories)
- 1/2 tsp Salt (0 calories)
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper (3 calories)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sweet Potato Fries:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel and cut the sweet potato into thin fries.
- Toss the sweet potato fries with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Spread the fries in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Mix all the spices for the blackened chicken in a small bowl: paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Rub the chicken breast with olive oil, then coat it with the spice mixture, pressing the spices into the chicken.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breast and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Serve:
- Plate the blackened chicken alongside the sweet potato fries.
- Optionally, serve with a dipping sauce like a low-calorie ranch or yogurt-based dip.
This recipe is approximately 539 calories and serves two. Each serving will be approximately 269.5 calories. This recipe should take roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook. This is a total time of 45 minutes.
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