Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl
A healthy, flavorful bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, pan-seared chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy spiced sauce perfect for nutritious dinners or lunches.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet (optional)
- 1 large skillet (optional)
- 1 small mixing bowl (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or to taste
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- Pinch of cayenne pepper optional
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup steamed or sautéed green vegetables e.g., spinach, broccoli, cucumber
- Fresh cilantro or parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and caramelized.
- Season chicken cubes with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, lime juice, sriracha, cumin, paprika, cayenne (if using), and salt until thick and smooth.
- Cook rice according to package instructions and steam or sauté green vegetables as desired.
- Divide cooked rice among bowls, then top with roasted sweet potatoes, pan-seared chicken, and green vegetables.
- Drizzle generously with the creamy spiced sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Store components separately for meal prep and assemble before serving.
- Adjust sriracha to preferred spice level.
- Chicken can be swapped with other proteins easily.