Sweet Potato Crusted Chicken with Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 large sweet potato
• 1 lb green beans
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• ¾ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Grate the sweet potato using the large holes of a box grater. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
3. Season chicken breasts with half of the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Press the grated sweet potato firmly onto both sides of each chicken breast to create a crust.
4. Toss green beans with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the remaining garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread them in a single layer on one side of the prepared baking sheet.
5. Place the sweet potato-crusted chicken breasts on the other side of the baking sheet. Drizzle chicken with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C) and the sweet potato crust is golden and crispy, and green beans are tender-crisp.