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Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls

Healthy bowls featuring roasted sweet potatoes, pan-seared chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy spiced sauce for a balanced, customizable dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for sweet potatoes
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder for sweet potatoes
  • salt and black pepper to taste for sweet potatoes
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for chicken
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder for chicken
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • salt and black pepper to taste for chicken
  • 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 paprika for sauce
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper optional
  • salt to taste for sauce
  • 1 cup steamed or sautéed green vegetables spinach, broccoli, or chopped cucumber, optional
  • fresh cilantro or parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • large skillet
  • small mixing bowl
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel sweet potatoes and cut into roughly 1-inch cubes. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender inside and caramelized on the edges.
  2. Cut chicken breast into 1-inch cubes and pat dry. Combine garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle seasoning evenly over chicken cubes.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook another 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through to 165°F. Transfer to a plate.
  4. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, sriracha, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper if using. Mix until smooth and creamy. Taste and add salt as needed. If too thick, add water 1 teaspoon at a time.
  5. Cook rice according to package directions if not already prepared. Steam or sauté green vegetables if using.
  6. Divide cooked rice among four bowls. Top each with roasted sweet potatoes, pan-seared chicken, and green vegetables if using. Drizzle generously with creamy spiced sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

For meal prep, store components separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Assemble bowls just before eating. Adjust sriracha to preferred spice level. Can substitute chicken with shrimp, tofu, chickpeas, or black beans. Use quinoa, farro, or cauliflower rice instead of regular rice. Add different vegetables like roasted Brussels sprouts, sautéed kale, or cherry tomatoes. Sauce can be doubled and stored for up to a week. Spread sweet potatoes in single layer for best caramelization.