A clean, balanced, high-protein meal that’s perfect for weight loss, meal prep, and anti-inflammatory eating.
⏱️ Time & Yield
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Cook: 25–30 minutes
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Servings: 4
🛒 Ingredients
For the Chicken
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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
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1½ tbsp olive oil
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2 cloves garlic (minced)
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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Juice of ½ lemon
For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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2 medium sweet potatoes (cubed)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
For the Roasted Broccoli
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4 cups broccoli florets
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1 tbsp olive oil
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¼ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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Optional: squeeze of lemon
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken
Mix olive oil, garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
Coat chicken and marinate 15–30 minutes (or overnight for best flavor).
2️⃣ Roast the Sweet Potatoes
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
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Toss sweet potatoes with oil and seasonings
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Spread on baking sheet
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Roast 20 minutes
3️⃣ Add the Broccoli
After sweet potatoes cook 20 minutes:
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Toss broccoli with oil, salt, pepper
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Add to the pan
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Roast 10–15 more minutes
Vegetables should be tender and slightly crispy.
4️⃣ Grill the Chicken
Heat grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high.
Cook chicken:
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5–7 minutes per side
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Internal temp: 165°F (74°C)
Rest chicken 5 minutes before slicing.
🍽️ Serve
Plate grilled chicken with roasted broccoli and sweet potatoes.
Optional: drizzle lemon juice or light garlic sauce.
🔢 Estimated WW Points (per serving)
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Chicken + veggies with olive oil: 5–7 points
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Using cooking spray instead of oil: 3–4 points
(Varies by oil amount and portion size.)
🌿 Is It Anti-Inflammatory?
Yes — very good choice.
👍 Anti-inflammatory ingredients
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Broccoli → high in sulforaphane
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Sweet potatoes → rich in beta-carotene
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Olive oil → healthy fats
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Garlic → anti-inflammatory compounds
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Lean chicken → clean protein
🔥 Make it even better
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Add turmeric to chicken
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Finish with extra lemon
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Use extra-virgin olive oil
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Add fresh herbs
💡 Meal Prep Tips
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Keeps in fridge 4 days
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Freezes well (chicken + potatoes)
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Great for lunch boxes
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Reheat in air fryer for best texture