Name: Grilled Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowl
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs or Breasts; 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice; 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper; 2 large Sweet Potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 tablespoon Olive Oil; 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika; 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1/4 teaspoon Salt; Pinch of Cayenne Pepper (optional); 1 cup Cooked Quinoa or Brown Rice (optional); 1-2 cups Mixed Greens or Spinach (optional); 1/4 Avocado, sliced or diced; 1 tablespoon Feta Cheese or Goat Cheese (optional); 1 tablespoon Toasted Pumpkin Seeds or Sliced Almonds (optional); 1/4 cup Tahini; 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice; 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup or Honey (optional); 1 clove Garlic, minced; 2-4 tablespoons Ice Water; Pinch of Salt

Description

A nutritious and delicious meal featuring grilled chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, fresh greens, and a creamy tahini dressing.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs or Breasts
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
2 large Sweet Potatoes, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon Salt
Pinch of Cayenne Pepper (optional)
1 cup Cooked Quinoa or Brown Rice (optional)
1–2 cups Mixed Greens or Spinach (optional)
1/4 Avocado, sliced or diced
1 tablespoon Feta Cheese or Goat Cheese (optional)
1 tablespoon Toasted Pumpkin Seeds or Sliced Almonds (optional)
1/4 cup Tahini
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 tablespoon Maple Syrup or Honey (optional)
1 clove Garlic, minced
2–4 tablespoons Ice Water
Pinch of Salt

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and cook the sweet potatoes by tossing them with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne, then roasting for 25-30 minutes.
Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Prepare the tahini dressing by whisking tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup (if using), minced garlic, and salt together, thinning with ice water as needed.
Assemble your bowl by layering quinoa or brown rice (if using), sweet potatoes, grilled chicken slices, greens, avocado, cheese, and pumpkin seeds, and drizzling with tahini dressing.

Notes

This recipe is versatile; feel free to customize with different proteins or grains. Great for meal prep.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling, Roasting
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: grilled chicken, sweet potato bowl, healthy meal prep, tahini dressing, family-friendly recipe