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Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls

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Quick, balanced, and built for busy nights, these Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls pair roasted sweet potatoes with seared chicken, rice, greens, and a creamy spiced sauce.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp paprika, 0.25 tsp garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and caramelized.
  4. Meanwhile, season chicken cubes with 0.5 tsp garlic powder, 0.5 tsp onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Add chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
  7. Whisk Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise) with 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp sriracha, 0.5 tsp cumin, 0.25 tsp paprika, and a pinch of cayenne if using. Season with salt until smooth and thick.
  8. Cook rice according to package directions or reheat pre-cooked rice.
  9. Steam or sauté 1 cup of green vegetables until bright and tender.
  10. Divide cooked rice among bowls.
  11. Top rice with roasted sweet potatoes, pan-seared chicken, and green vegetables.
  12. Generously drizzle bowls with the creamy spiced sauce, garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

Prep sweet potatoes and season chicken ahead to save time. Use leftover rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked frozen rice for convenience.

  • Author: Chef Hanna
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting and Searing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 54g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg