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Chicken and Sweet Potato Rice Bowl

Chicken and Sweet Potato Rice Bowl: Nourishing Flavor Bliss

This Chicken and Sweet Potato Rice Bowl is a nourishing and flavorful meal packed with nutrients and perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breast Use lean chicken for a healthier option.
For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Cubed.
For the Base
  • 1 cup Brown Rice (or Quinoa) Offers fiber; quinoa is gluten-free.
For the Greens
  • 2 cups Kale Massaging it makes the texture tender.
For the Creamy Elements
  • 1 piece Avocado Adds creaminess.
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese (optional) Substitute with dairy-free for vegan.
For the Chipotle Drizzle
  • 1 cup Chipotle Drizzle Combines yogurt, mayo, chipotle sauce, honey, and lime juice.
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • pot
  • bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken breasts with spices. Cut sweet potatoes into uniform cubes. Roast both for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
  2. Cook brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions; for brown rice, use a 1:2 ratio of rice to water and cook for 40-45 minutes.
  3. Remove stems from kale, drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and massage leaves for 2-3 minutes until tender.
  4. Mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, chipotle sauce, honey, and lime juice in a bowl to prepare the chipotle drizzle.
  5. Assemble the bowl with a base of rice or quinoa, topped with chicken, sweet potatoes, kale, avocado, and drizzle with chipotle sauce, garnishing with feta if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Meal prep by storing components separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days; freeze cooked chicken and sweet potatoes for up to 3 months.

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