This is exactly the kind of dish that looks impressive but is actually super simple to make. Just pop the whole sweet potatoes in the oven to roast, and you’ll have the rest ready in no time. Juicy lime chicken, fresh tzatziki, and simple salsa create a combination that’s light, full of flavor, and beautifully balanced. It’s perfect when you want something delicious without overthinking it—whether for a quick lunch or a relaxed dinner.
Finished in 50 minutes
Serves 2
Difficulty simple
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- olive oil
- salt, pepper
- 2 chicken breasts
- juice of 1 lime
- dried garlic
- smoked paprika or chili
- 1/2 cucumber
- 150 g Greek yogurt
- 1 clove of garlic
- a drop of lemon juice
- 1–2 tomatoes
- 1/2 red onion
- a handful of fresh cilantro (optional)
- fresh dill for tzatziki
Method
- Roasted sweet potatoes: Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly, pierce them several times with a fork, brush them with olive oil, and lightly season with salt. Bake in an oven preheated to 200 °C for about 45 minutes, until they are nice and soft inside.
- Lime Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then drizzle with lime juice and olive oil. Let them marinate for at least a short while (ideally 15 minutes). Then pan-fry or grill them until golden brown, so they stay juicy.
- Tzatziki: Grate the cucumber or cut it into small cubes, gently squeeze out the excess water, and mix with yogurt, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and a little lemon or lime juice.
- Salsa: Dice the tomatoes and onions into small cubes, then mix with lime juice, salt, pepper, and chopped cilantro, if desired.
- To serve: Cut the cooked sweet potatoes lengthwise, gently open them up, and fill with the lime-marinated chicken. Add tzatziki and salsa to taste.
Tips and tricks
- Vegetarian option: You can easily substitute the chicken with chickpeas sautéed in a pan with spices.
- For a more flavorful marinade: try adding smoked paprika, cumin, or honey to the chicken for a subtle caramelization.
- Extra-crispy sweet potatoes: after baking, you can cut them open and place them under the broiler for a few more minutes.
Nutritional information
| Nutritional values | Approximate amount per serving |
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrates | 55 g |
| Fats | 18 g |
| cal | 560 kcal |
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