Classic Comfort Plate
A hormone-friendly twist on the classic chicken and potatoes dinner. Balanced with protein, carbs, fiber, and healthy fats to keep you full and grounded.
Equipment
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Large Skillet
- 1 Knife + Cutting Board
- 1 Steamer Basket (optional, for green beens)
Ingredients
- 2 Chicken Breasts (about 6 oz each))
- 2 Medium Sweet Potatoes Peeled and cubed
- 2 cups green beans trimmed
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Garlic powder, paprika, or herbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).Toss sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.Season chicken with salt, pepper, and optional spices. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet; cook 6–7 minutes per side until 165°F.Steam or sauté green beans until crisp-tender.Assemble: chicken + sweet potatoes + green beans. Drizzle with olive oil if desired.
Notes
SWAPS
- Gluten-free: Already GF as written.
- Dairy-free: Already DF as written.
- Vegetarian: Swap chicken for baked tofu or lentil patties.
- Low-FODMAP: Skip garlic/onion seasoning.
- Protein: ~37 g
- Carbs: ~30 g
- Fiber: ~6 g
-
Fat (total): ~16 g
- Saturated: ~3 g
- Monounsaturated: ~9 g
- Polyunsaturated: ~2 g
- Vitamin A: ~275% DV (sweet potatoes + green beans)
- Vitamin C: ~30% DV (green beans)
- Vitamin B6: ~40% DV (chicken + potatoes)
- Iron: ~10% DV
- Magnesium: ~12% DV
- Potassium: ~20% DV
- Calcium: ~6% DV
BALANCE NOTES
- High-protein plate (37 g) keeps you satisfied.
- Carbs come mainly from sweet potatoes = steady fuel.
- Rich in Vitamin A (sweet potatoes) + Vitamin C (green beans).
- Olive oil adds healthy monounsaturated fats for hormone support.
- Solid potassium + magnesium to support energy and reduce cramps.