Name: Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 tsp paprika; 0.25 tsp garlic powder; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking chicken); 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 (plain or mayonnaise); 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp sriracha (or to taste); 0.5 tsp cumin; 0.25 tsp paprika; Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional); Salt (to taste); 1 cup steamed or sautéed green vegetables (e.g., spinach, broccoli, chopped cucumber); Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Description

A delightful and nutritious chicken and sweet potato bowl, perfect for quick dinners or meal prepping.

Ingredients

Scale

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
0.5 tsp paprika
0.25 tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking chicken)
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 (plain or mayonnaise)
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp sriracha (or to taste)
0.5 tsp cumin
0.25 tsp paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt (to taste)
1 cup steamed or sautéed green vegetables (e.g., spinach, broccoli, chopped cucumber)
Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp of olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Spread them onto a baking sheet.
Roast the sweet potatoes for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
While the sweet potatoes roast, season the chicken cubes with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), lime juice, sriracha, cumin, paprika, and optional cayenne. Season with salt to taste until smooth and thick.
Cook your rice according to package instructions and steam or sauté your green vegetables.
Assemble: divide the cooked rice among bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, pan-seared chicken, and your choice of green vegetables.
Generously drizzle with the creamy spiced sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

Feel free to substitute with your favorite vegetables or grains to make this recipe your own!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Roasting and Sautéing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 400
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: chicken, sweet potato, healthy bowl