Description
These Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls are a perfect balance of protein, complex carbs, and healthy fats, all in one delicious and nutritious meal. Tender chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and a variety of fresh toppings come together to create a satisfying dish that’s easy to make and customize to your preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bowls:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup steamed broccoli
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
For the Lemon Yogurt Sauce (Optional):
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 425°F (220°C). Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: in a skillet with olive oil, salt, and pepper until browned and cooked through.
- Make the yogurt sauce: whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the bowls: layer quinoa or brown rice with sweet potatoes, chicken, broccoli, avocado, feta cheese, and sauce. Garnish with herbs.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite veggies or grains.
- For a spicy kick, add hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting + Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
