Description
A quick and nutritious rice bowl featuring grilled chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and fluffy rice, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 1 cup of rice (white or brown)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh greens for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into cubes. In a mixing bowl, toss them with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Spread them evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, cook the rice according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Meanwhile, season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill or pan-sear over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
- Once everything is ready, layer the rice, sweet potatoes, and sliced chicken in a bowl. Garnish with fresh greens if desired.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: healthy, chicken, sweet potato, rice bowl, meal prep