How many calories are in Grilled Chicken with Sweet Potato and Asparagus Salad?
Grilled Chicken with Sweet Potato and Asparagus Salad has about 423 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Grilled Chicken with Sweet Potato and Asparagus Salad is a Lunch international recipe with 423 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
423 kcal
Total Time
25 min
Servings
1
Protein
39.1 g
About This Recipe
Grilled Chicken with Sweet Potato and Asparagus Salad is a lunch recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around chicken breast, sweet potato, and asparagus.
Like most enduring lunch recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 423 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 25 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Grilled Chicken with Sweet Potato and Asparagus Salad worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
Peel and dice the sweet potato. Boil for 8-10 minutes or until soft. Drain.
At the same time, cut off the bottom part of the asparagus and then place in a pot filled with boiling water and a pinch of salt.
Boil for 3 minutes until tender. Remove and drain.
Next, preheat the grill over high heat. In the meantime, season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Once heated, pour half the oil, spread and add the chicken.
Lower the heat to medium and cook each side for 4-6 minutes or until both sides are browned.
If you want, once cooked, you can add the sweet potato to the grill to brown for some minutes.
Mix the asparagus with the spinach leaves. Season with olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the chicken with sweet potato and asparagus salad.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Moderate
This recipe scores well for protein density and fiber density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
423
Protein
39.1g
Carbs
41.1g
Fat
12.4g
Fiber
7.6g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
Yes
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Grilled Chicken with Sweet Potato and Asparagus Salad can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Grilled Chicken with Sweet Potato and Asparagus Salad has about 423 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Grilled Chicken with Sweet Potato and Asparagus Salad takes about 25 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 25 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Grilled Chicken with Sweet Potato and Asparagus Salad can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Grilled Chicken with Sweet Potato and Asparagus Salad can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Grilled Chicken with Sweet Potato and Asparagus Salad generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Grilled Chicken with Sweet Potato and Asparagus Salad gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Grilled Chicken with Sweet Potato and Asparagus Salad is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Grilled Chicken with Sweet Potato and Asparagus Salad. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Grilled Chicken with Sweet Potato and Asparagus Salad is ready when the chicken breast is fully cooked through, no pink in the center for meat, opaque and flaky for fish, and set for eggs. Checking the thickest part with a thermometer or a clean cut is the most reliable test.
No. Grilled Chicken with Sweet Potato and Asparagus Salad is not vegetarian as written because it includes Chicken Breast.
Yes. Grilled Chicken with Sweet Potato and Asparagus Salad is gluten-free as written, but always double-check packaged ingredients if cross-contact matters to you.
Yes. This recipe includes Tree Nut and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Grilled Chicken with Sweet Potato and Asparagus Salad can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Grilled Chicken with Sweet Potato and Asparagus Salad already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 39.1 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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