New Leaf BBQ Chicken

Roast the Sweet Potatoes (10 minutes initial):

1.    Preheat oven to 425°F.

2.    Line a large baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper.

3.    Toss sweet potato chunks with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.

4.    Spread in a single layer and roast for 10minutes.

Prep Chicken & BBQ Sauce:

5.    While the sweet potatoes roast, pat chicken dry and season with a pinch of salt.

6.    In a small bowl, whisk together: Tomato paste, Apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, Honey, Coconut aminos, Blackstrap molasses, Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1½ teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper.

7.    Reserve 2 tablespoons of sauce for serving.

8.    Brush remaining BBQ sauce over both sides of chicken and place on a separate parchment-lined baking sheet.

Add Broccoli & Bake (20–25 minutes):

9.    After sweet potatoes have roasted for 10minutes, remove from oven.

10.  Add broccoli to the same sheet pan. Toss with: 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper.

11.  Set the oven broiler to high or 550°F.

12.  Place both sheet pans (chicken and veggies) in the oven and broil for 10 minutes,

13.  After 10 minutes, turn down the heat on the oven to 350°F and bake chicken and veggies for another 10 minutes or until: Chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and veggies are tender and golden

a.    Note: If using chicken breasts, increase bake time by 5–8 minutes, depending on thickness.

Finish & Serve:

14.  Plate chicken with roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli.

15.  Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with reserved BBQ sauce on the side.

Total Macros:

Calories: 400

Protein: 30g

Carbohydrates: 20g

(Net carbs: ~17g)

Fat: 21g

Nutrition Facts:

🍗 Chicken Thighs

A juicy source of complete protein—one thigh delivers ~20g to help build and repair tissues.

Higher in collagen-rich connective tissue than breasts, which can benefit joints and skin.

Packed with vitamin B12, key for brain health and energy production.

💡 Fun fact: Dark meat gets its color from myoglobin, which helps muscles work harder. That’s why thighs are tastier—they’ve done more squats.

🍠 Sweet Potato

Loaded with beta-carotene, a natural plant pigment that converts to vitamin A—hello, glowing skin and strong eyesight!

Their fiber content keeps you full and supports your gut microbiome.

Low glycemic index = long-lasting energy without the crash.

💡 Fun fact: The color of your sweet potato can predict its antioxidant power—go for orange or purple for extra perks!

🥦 Broccoli

A cruciferous rockstar with sulforaphane, a compound shown to boost detox enzymes and fight inflammation.

Rich in vitamin C (even more than oranges!) and vitamin K for bone health.

💡 Fun fact: Broccoli’s name comes from the Italian word “broccolo,” which means “cabbage sprout.” It’s like cabbage’s cool, green cousin.

🥄 Blackstrap Molasses in the Sauce

Surprisingly nutritious—packed with iron, magnesium, and calcium.

Just a spoonful brings deep flavor and some serious mineral power.

💡 Fun fact: Blackstrap molasses is the third boil of sugar cane syrup, meaning it’s basically the most nutrient-dense part of the sugar refining process—like the espresso of sweeteners.

🧄 Garlic & Apple Cider Vinegar

Garlic brings allicin, a compound that supports immune health and circulation.

ACV adds a tangy punch plus acetic acid, known to help with blood sugar control and digestion.

💡 Fun fact: Apple cider vinegar was used by ancient Roman soldiers to stay sharp. Now it’s in your chicken sauce. 🥇

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