Turmeric-ginger roasted chicken with sweet potato and spinach
A magnesium-rich dinner (sweet potato, spinach) seasoned with turmeric and ginger, two spices with documented anti-inflammatory properties.
Ingredients
For 1 serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2
Cube the sweet potato and toss with half the olive oil, the turmeric, salt and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes.
- 3
Season the chicken with the grated ginger, salt and pepper.
- 4
Pan-cook the chicken for 6–7 minutes per side with the remaining oil.
- 5
Saute the spinach for 2 minutes in the same pan at the end of cooking.
- 6
Serve the sliced chicken with the roasted sweet potato and spinach.
Tips
- Cut the sweet potato into evenly sized cubes for consistent roasting.
- Turmeric pairs well with a touch of black pepper, which improves its absorption.
- Roast a double batch of sweet potato for an easy next-day meal.
Variations
- Spicy version: add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the turmeric mix.
- Vegetarian version: swap the chicken for 200g of firm tofu marinated in the ginger.
Sweet potato and spinach are among the most magnesium-rich everyday foods, a mineral covered in detail in our guide on magnesium and metabolism micronutrients.
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