Are you tired of boring, bland salads that leave you unsatisfied and hungry? Get ready to revolutionize your meal game with our mouthwatering Grilled Chicken Sweet Potato Salad - a culinary masterpiece that combines smoky grilled chicken, caramelized sweet potatoes, and a tantalizing balsamic drizzle that will transform your dinner routine from mundane to magnificent! This isn't just a salad; it's a flavor explosion waiting to happen on your plate.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 sweet potatoes, cubed
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F) and prepare a separate area for roasting sweet potatoes.
- Prepare chicken breasts by patting dry with paper towels, then brushing with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Cube sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces, toss with remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a grill-safe pan or aluminum foil.
- Place chicken breasts directly on grill grates and sweet potato cubes in the grill-safe pan. Close grill lid and cook for 6-7 minutes per side for chicken.
- Check chicken's internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer. Remove chicken and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Continue cooking sweet potatoes until tender and lightly caramelized, approximately 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While ingredients are grilling, whisk balsamic vinegar with remaining olive oil to create a simple dressing.
- Arrange mixed greens on serving plates, top with grilled sweet potato cubes and sliced chicken.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over salad and drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette.
- Serve immediately while ingredients are warm and enjoy your Grilled Chicken Sweet Potato Salad.
Tips
- Always pat your chicken dry before grilling to ensure a perfect, crispy exterior and maximum flavor absorption.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee your chicken is cooked precisely to 165°F - no guesswork, just perfectly juicy meat.
- For extra flavor, consider marinating your chicken for 30 minutes before grilling with herbs like rosemary or thyme.
- When grilling sweet potatoes, cut them into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking and caramelization.
- Let your grilled chicken rest for 5 minutes after cooking to help retain its juices and ensure maximum tenderness.
- If you don't have a grill, this recipe works brilliantly with a grill pan or even oven roasting.
- For a low-carb variation, you can substitute sweet potatoes with roasted butternut squash.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 95mg
