Description
Enjoy nutritious Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls, a customizable dish that combines roasted sweet potatoes and juicy chicken for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Sweet Potatoes, cubed
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 lb Pan-Seared Chicken, boneless, skinless, cubed
- 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder
- 0.5 tsp Onion Powder
- Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
- 2 cups Cooked White or Brown Rice
- 0.5 cup Greek Yogurt or Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Lime Juice
- 1 tsp Sriracha
- 0.5 tsp Cumin
- 0.25 tsp Paprika
- Cayenne Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup Steamed or Sautéed Green Vegetables
- Fresh Cilantro or Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roast Potatoes: Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Cook Chicken: Season cubed chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; heat olive oil in a skillet, add chicken, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, lime juice, sriracha, cumin, paprika, and optional cayenne until smooth and creamy; season with salt to taste.
- Prepare Rice: Prepare rice according to package instructions; fluff and set aside.
- Prepare Vegetables: Steam or sauté green vegetables and keep warm.
- Assemble: Divide cooked rice among bowls, top with roasted sweet potatoes, pan-seared chicken, and green vegetables; drizzle with creamy spiced sauce and garnish with cilantro or parsley.
Notes
Store components in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Consider freezing chicken and sweet potatoes for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: chicken, sweet potato, meal prep, healthy bowls, dinner