Sunflower Seed-Crusted Chicken

Roasted Sweet Potato with Kale
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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup roasted, salted sunflower kernels
  • ⅓ cup Italian panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ tsp lemon zest
  • ¾ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
  • ⅛ tsp kosher salt
  • ⅛ tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp organic roasted garlic mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Combine seeds, panko, and lemon zest in a shallow bowl. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; dip in mayonnaise, and dredge in breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  2. Cook chicken in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes per side or until browned. Transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake 4 to 6 minutes or until done.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 cup peeled, cubed sweet potato
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups baby kale
  • 1½ Tbsp freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss together potato, garlic, salt, pepper, oil, and lemon juice on a greased rimmed baking sheet.
  2. Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until tender; toss with kale, and sprinkle with cheese.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 2 2
Calories
416
183
599
Fat (g) 22 7 29
Sat. Fat (g) 3 1 4
Protein (g) 42 7 49
Carb (g) 11 27 38
Fiber (g) 3 4 7
Sodium (mg) 398 308 706

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