Sweet and Tangy Marinated Chicken
Sweet Potato Wedges and Roasted Broccoli
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (12-oz) can cola
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken in half crosswise and pound to an even thickness in a zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet.
- Whisk together cola, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and garlic powder in a shallow dish. Add chicken; turning to coat. Cover, and refrigerate 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove chicken from marinade, discard marinade.
- Cook chicken in hot oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes per side. Transfer skillet to oven, and bake 10 to 12 minutes or until chicken is done.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch-thick wedges
- 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
Side Dish Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss together potatoes and 2 Tbsp oil on a large lightly greased rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper to taste; toss.
- Bake 25 minutes or until tender and browned.
- Toss together broccoli and 2 Tbsp oil on a second large rimmed baking sheet; season lightly with salt and pepper, if desired. Bake 20 minutes or until browned and tender.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
239
|
169
|
408
|
| Fat (g) | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Protein (g) | 34 | 3 | 37 |
| Carb (g) | 4 | 20 | 24 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Sodium (mg) | 218 | 368 | 586 |
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