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Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowls

Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowls for Delicious Meal Prep

These Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowls combine nutrition and comfort for a delicious meal prep solution.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 cups Roasted Sweet Potatoes You can use butternut squash as a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Consider using avocado oil for higher heat cooking.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can also be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Feel free to swap in fresh onions.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika can enhance the flavor.
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Tofu or chickpeas work as a vegetarian option.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to your taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to your taste.
For the Rice Base
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice Quinoa or cauliflower rice are great alternatives.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Or mayonnaise for the creamy base.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Lemon juice can be used if necessary.
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Adjust according to your spice tolerance.
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Essential for flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional for added spice.
For Toppings
  • 1 cup Green Vegetables Spinach and broccoli complement the bowls.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs Cilantro or parsley for garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step 1: Roast Sweet Potatoes
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on a lined baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
Step 2: Pan-Seared Chicken
  1. Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 3: Prepare Sauce
  1. In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, sriracha, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Step 4: Cook Rice
  1. Prepare rice according to package instructions. Steam or sauté any green veggies until vibrant, usually about 3-5 minutes.
Step 5: Assemble Bowls
  1. Divide cooked rice into serving bowls. Layer with roasted sweet potatoes, pan-seared chicken, and optional green vegetables. Drizzle with creamy sauce and garnish with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store each component separately in airtight containers for freshness. Assemble just before eating for optimal taste.

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