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Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowls

Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowls for a Wholesome Dinner

Discover healthy chicken & sweet potato bowls that combine juicy chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and a creamy sauce, perfect for a nourishing dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked paprika for deeper flavor
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breast cubed
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder or fresh onions
For the Base
  • 2 cups rice or quinoa
  • 2 cups green vegetables optional, such as kale or spinach
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice or lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika or chili powder
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • rice cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
  4. Season the chicken breast cubes with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Prepare the rice according to package instructions and steam or sauté green vegetables.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, sriracha, cumin, paprika, and salt until smooth.
  7. Assemble the bowls with rice, sweet potatoes, chicken, and drizzle with sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Perfect for meal prep, store components separately for freshness.

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