Description
Easy & Healthy Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls are a nutritious and quick meal option perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 cups green vegetables (spinach, broccoli), steamed or sautéed
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley), chopped
Instructions
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a mixing bowl, toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until they are tender, caramelized, and golden brown.
- Sear Chicken: While the sweet potatoes roast, season your boneless, skinless chicken breast cubes with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes or until golden and cooked through, with an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), lime juice, sriracha, cumin, and paprika until smooth and creamy. Adjust the thickness and spiciness by adding a little water or more sriracha, and season with salt to taste.
- Cook Rice and Veggies: Prepare your cooked rice according to the package instructions while your chicken and sweet potatoes are finishing. If desired, steam or sauté green vegetables like spinach or broccoli in a separate pan until they are crisp-tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Assemble Bowls: In serving bowls, start by dividing the cooked rice as the base. Top each bowl with a generous portion of roasted sweet potatoes and seared chicken. Follow with your green vegetables. Finally, drizzle the creamy spiced sauce generously over the top and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for meal prep and can be customized with various vegetables and spices to suit your preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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