Description
These Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls are a nutritious, customizable meal perfect for cozy nights. With roasted sweet potatoes, tender chicken, hearty brown rice, green veggies, and a tangy yogurt sauce, this is a satisfying one-bowl dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes:
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (use extra virgin for better flavor)
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika for a smokier flavor)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon pepper (adjust to taste)
For the Rice Base:
- 2 cups rice (brown rice preferred)
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (sour cream can be used as an alternative)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (can substitute with lemon juice)
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust based on spice preference)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
For Garnish:
- 1 bunch fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley)
- 2 cups green vegetables (sautéed or steamed, like broccoli or spinach)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until coated. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes.
3. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet. Add cubed chicken seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until cooked through.
4. Mix Greek yogurt, lime juice, sriracha, cumin, remaining paprika, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
5. Assemble bowls with a layer of rice, followed by sweet potatoes, sautéed chicken, and green vegetables.
6. Drizzle the creamy sauce over the bowls and sprinkle fresh herbs on top before serving.
Notes
Can substitute chicken with tempeh or chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
Use pre-cooked rice or frozen brown rice for faster prep.
To reduce spice, use less sriracha or omit it from the sauce.
Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg