Ingredients

For the Veggies

• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into small wedges about ¼-inch thick
• 2 cups purple cabbage, chopped
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ cup pepitas, toasted
• 10 ounces baby spinach, roughly chopped

For the Salsa

• 2 medium tomatoes, finely diced (about 1½ cups)
• ½ small white onion, finely diced (½ cup)
• ½ cup cilantro, finely chopped, tightly packed
• ¼ cup lime juice
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 1½ teaspoons fresh garlic, pressed

For the Chicken 

• 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1¼ pounds)
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Garnish

• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 lime, quartered

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix
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