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; 2 tablespoons olive oil (1 tbsp for sweet potatoes, 1 tbsp for chicken); 0.5 tsp paprika; 0.75 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 cups cooked white or brown rice; 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp sriracha; 0.5 tsp cumin; 0.5 tsp paprika; 1 cup steamed or sautéed green vegetables (spinach or broccoli); Cilantro or parsley for garnish

Description

Delicious Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls featuring tender chicken, caramelized sweet potatoes, and a creamy yogurt sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Scale

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil (1 tbsp for sweet potatoes, 1 tbsp for chicken)
0.5 tsp paprika
0.75 tsp garlic powder
0.5 tsp onion powder
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups cooked white or brown rice
0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp sriracha
0.5 tsp cumin
0.5 tsp paprika
1 cup steamed or sautéed green vegetables (spinach or broccoli)
Cilantro or parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Spread them on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, and cook until golden and cooked through, around 5-7 minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), lime juice, sriracha, cumin, paprika, optional cayenne, and salt until smooth.
If you haven’t cooked your rice yet, prepare it now, along with your green vegetables.
To serve, divide cooked rice into bowls and top with roasted sweet potatoes, pan-seared chicken, and green vegetables.
Drizzle generously with the creamy spiced sauce and garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley.

Notes

You can customize the ingredients based on what you have in your kitchen. For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in spices for 30 minutes before cooking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 400
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: chicken, sweet potatoes, bowls, healthy meal, weeknight dinner