Here’s one for when you want dinner to feel a little bit special — without the whole Sunday roast production. This Roast Chicken with Pomegranate Glaze & Sweet Potato Mash is hearty, colourful, and loaded with nutrients that give your skin exactly what it needs: collagen-supporting protein, antioxidants, and a glow factor that beats any serum on the shelf.
It’s the kind of meal that makes cooking for one feel indulgent, while secretly ticking all the boxes for healthy skin nutrition.
Why This Recipe Supports Collagen & Skin Health
- Chicken thigh → Rich in protein and lysine, both crucial for collagen structure.
- Pomegranate → Bursting with antioxidants and vitamin C to protect and boost collagen.
- Sweet potato → Beta-carotene for skin cell repair and vitamin A for renewal.
- Olive oil → Supports absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
Ingredients (Serves 1)
- 1 chicken thigh, bone-in, skin on
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
For the glaze:
- ¼ cup pomegranate juice (100% juice)
- ½ tsp honey
- ½ tsp balsamic vinegar
For the mash:
- 1 small sweet potato (about 150 g), peeled & cubed
- ½ tsp olive oil (or knob of butter)
- Pinch of salt
Method
- Prep mash: Boil sweet potato cubes in salted water until soft (10–12 minutes). Drain, mash with olive oil or butter, and set aside.
- Cook chicken: Preheat oven to 200°C. Rub chicken thigh with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and juices run clear.
- Make glaze: While chicken cooks, simmer pomegranate juice, honey, and balsamic in a small pan until reduced to a syrupy glaze (about 5 minutes).
- Finish & serve: Brush glaze over chicken in the last 5 minutes of roasting. Plate with sweet potato mash and spoon over extra glaze.
Nutritional Highlights (Approx. per serve)
- Calories: ~420 kcal
- Protein: 28 g
- Fibre: 6 g
- Vitamin A: >200% daily needs
- Vitamin C: ~25 mg
- Collagen-friendly combo: Protein + lysine + antioxidants + vitamin A = strong collagen + vibrant, glowing skin.
Reheating & Storage Tips
- Chicken can be roasted ahead and stored up to 2 days in the fridge.
- Reheat in the oven at 180°C for best texture (microwave works in a pinch but glaze may soften).
- Mash keeps 2–3 days; reheat with a splash of water or extra olive oil.
Final Word
This is collagen support dressed up as comfort food. Juicy roast chicken, sweet-tangy glaze, and velvety mash come together in a solo-sized feast that nourishes your skin as much as it satisfies your cravings.
