Name: Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 tbsp olive oil for sweet potatoes; 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 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 or mayonnaise; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp sriracha or to taste; 0.5 tsp cumin; 0.25 tsp paprika; Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional); Salt to taste for the sauce; 1 cup steamed or sautéed green vegetables (e.g., spinach, broccoli, or cucumber); Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish

Description

A quick and delicious chicken and sweet potato bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, juicy chicken, and a creamy spicy sauce.

Ingredients

Scale

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tbsp olive oil for sweet potatoes
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 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 or mayonnaise
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp sriracha or to taste
0.5 tsp cumin
0.25 tsp paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt to taste for the sauce
1 cup steamed or sautéed green vegetables (e.g., spinach, broccoli, or cucumber)
Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
Toss cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp paprika, 0.25 tsp garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on the baking sheet.
Roast sweet potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway until tender and caramelized.
Season chicken cubes with 0.5 tsp garlic powder, 0.5 tsp onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Whisk Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, lime juice, sriracha, cumin, paprika, and optional cayenne in a bowl. Season with salt until smooth.
Cook rice according to package directions and steam or sauté green vegetables while the chicken cooks.
Divide cooked rice among bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, pan-seared chicken, and green vegetables.
Drizzle with creamy spiced sauce and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve immediately.

Notes

Feel free to swap proteins and vegetables based on your preference!

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 30
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking and Sautéing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 58g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: chicken, sweet potato, bowl, easy recipe, healthy dinner