Delicious Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl with Tahini Drizzle

This Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl combines sautéed chicken, caramelized sweet potatoes, and brown rice, drizzled with tahini for a comforting and nourishing meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 pound Diced Chicken Breast For quick cooking and flavor absorption

For the Sweet Potatoes

2 cups Diced Sweet Potatoes Can be swapped for butternut squash
2 tablespoons Olive Oil For roasting
1 teaspoon Paprika Adds warmth and smokiness

For the Rice Base

2 cups Brown Rice Rich in fiber; feel free to substitute with quinoa

For the Tahini Sauce

1/4 cup Tahini Paste For creamy drizzle
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Brightens flavors

Garnish

to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

large mixing bowl
Baking Sheet
Skillet
Small Mixing Bowl

Method

Cooking Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a mixing bowl, toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, stirring halfway.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil, and sauté the seasoned chicken for 6-8 minutes until cooked through.
Whisk tahini paste, lemon juice, and water in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust consistency if needed.
Assemble the bowls starting with brown rice, then topping with chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and tahini sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is diced uniformly for even cooking. Let chicken rest before serving to retain juices. Single layer roasting of sweet potatoes is crucial for caramelization.

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