Herb Chicken, Sweet Potato & Spinach Traybake
A simple one-tray dinner of herbed chicken thighs, roasted sweet potato, and fresh spinach — a balanced, satisfying meal for the end of a busy day.
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Why this supports your day
Chicken is a complete source of protein that may help support energy and muscle function as part of a balanced diet. Sweet potato provides Vitamin B6, which is involved in neurotransmitter production, and spinach adds iron and folate. This is a practical, nutrient-dense one-tray meal that can be batch-cooked for the week.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin removed, or boneless)
- 1 large sweet potato, cubed
- 2 large handfuls fresh spinach
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
Method
- 1Preheat your oven to 200°C.
- 2Toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper on a large baking tray.
- 3Nestle the chicken thighs among the sweet potato. Season the chicken with salt and paprika.
- 4Roast for 30–35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sweet potato is tender.
- 5In the final 2 minutes, scatter the fresh spinach over the tray and return to the oven until just wilted.
- 6Squeeze lemon juice over the whole tray before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Approximate values. Nutritional content may vary depending on specific ingredients used.
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