Chili-Honey Chicken & Sweet Potatoes w/ Cilantro Yogurt
Chili-Honey Chicken & Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro Yogurt provides 41g protein and 520 calories per serving—combining protein, carbs, and micronutrients in a single meal. Batch-makes 6 servings on the stovetop for efficient meal prep that covers post-workout nutrition. Perfect for lifters timing carbs around training while hitting 40g+ protein without overthinking portions.
Ingredients
- •Honey(45g)
- •Olive oil(60g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Cayenne Pepper, Ground(1g)
- •Chili powder(10g)
- •1 tablespoon kosher salt
- •½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(3g)
- •Garlic powder(3g)
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless(1134g)
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •Sweet Potato, Baked, Flesh Only(680g)
Any sweet potato works. Medium = ~130g. Microwave 5-6 min to speed prep.
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Cilantro, Fresh(60g)
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(5g)
- •Garlic powder(3g)
- •½ teaspoon sea salt
- •JalapeñO Pepper
- •Chili powder(3g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Greek Yogurt (2%)(180g)
Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
- 2In a small bowl, mix together the warmed honey, olive oil, cayenne, chili powder, salt, pepper, ginger powder, and garlic powder until fully combined.
- 3Place the chicken and sweet potatoes on the prepared sheet and toss with the spice mixture until completely coated.
- 4Roast the chicken and potatoes for 15 minutes. Turn on the broiler and cook for another 5 to 8 minutes, until the chicken is browned and sweet potatoes are tender.
- 5Meanwhile, make the cilantro yogurt sauce. In a food processor, combine the cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, jalapeño, chili powder, green onions, and ½ cup of the Greek yogurt. Blend until smooth, then transfer the cilantro sauce to a small bowl. Stir in the remaining ¼ cup of Greek yogurt until smooth.
- 6Drizzle the chicken and sweet potatoes with the cilantro yogurt sauce. Serve sprinkled with the chopped green onions.
Nutrition — Per Serving
520
calories
41g
protein
26g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 33g
- Saturated fat
- 5.0g
- Sodium
- 237 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 4.9g
6 servings per batch · ~365g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Chili-Honey Chicken & Sweet Potatoes have per serving?
Each serving contains 41g of protein and 520 calories with 26g fat and 33g carbs. The balanced macro split makes this a versatile option for most training phases.
How long does Chili-Honey Chicken & Sweet Potatoes take to prep?
This is a quick prep recipe that batch-makes 6 servings on the stovetop in one session. It's designed for efficient meal prep without sacrificing macro density.
Is Chili-Honey Chicken & Sweet Potatoes good for muscle gain?
At 41g protein per 520 calories, this recipe supports muscle gain with adequate carbs from sweet potatoes for workout performance. The 33g carbs per serving provide energy for training without excessive caloric bloat.
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