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Trying to Conceive Recipe

Evening meal

Chicken, ugu and sweet potato bowl

Thoroughly cooked chicken with ugu leaves and roasted sweet potato — a balanced bowl containing protein, zinc, fibre and vitamin C.

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min
Portions
2
  • Easy
  • Trying to conceive
  • Preparing for pregnancy
  • High-protein
  • Fibre-rich
  • Lower in saturated fat
  • Gluten-free
Bowl of cooked chicken pieces with ugu leaves and roasted sweet potato cubes

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Ingredients

For 2 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

  1. Step 1. Toss the sweet potato cubes with 1 tbsp oil and roast or pan-cook for 25–30 minutes until soft.
  2. Step 2. Heat the remaining oil, fry the onion and tomato for 5 minutes, then add the chicken and thyme.
  3. Step 3. Cook for 12–15 minutes, turning, until the chicken is cooked through with no pink meat and the juices run clear.
  4. Step 4. Stir the washed ugu through the pan for 2–3 minutes until just wilted.
  5. Step 5. Serve the chicken and greens over the sweet potato.

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