Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls
Enjoy a nutritious and flavorful bowl combining roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned chicken, and fresh greens, topped with a creamy spicy sauce.
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil for roasting
- 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
Cooked Rice
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise for sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp sriracha or to taste
- 0.5 tsp cumin
- 0.25 tsp paprika
- Pinch cayenne pepper, optional
Green Vegetables
- 1 cup steamed or sautéed green vegetables (spinach, broccoli, chopped cucumber)
Fresh herbs
- as needed chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 mins, flipping halfway.
- Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet with olive oil for 5-7 mins until golden and cooked through.
- Mix Greek yogurt, lime juice, sriracha, cumin, paprika, and cayenne to make the sauce. Season with salt.
- Cook rice and prepare green vegetables. Assemble bowls with rice, roasted sweet potatoes, chicken, and greens. Drizzle with sauce and garnish with herbs.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite greens or spice level.