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Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls

Healthy and flavorful bowls featuring roasted sweet potatoes, pan-seared chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy spiced sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Pan-Seared Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Fluffy Rice Base
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
Creamy Spiced Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt plain, 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
Optional Add-ins & Garnish
  • 1 cup steamed or sautéed green vegetables e.g., spinach, broccoli, chopped cucumber
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large skillet
  • Small mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Toss cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 mins, flipping halfway, until tender and caramelized.
  2. Season chicken cubes with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 mins until golden and cooked through.
  3. Whisk Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), lime juice, sriracha, cumin, paprika, and optional cayenne. Season with salt until smooth and of a thick gooey consistency.
  4. Cook rice and steam/sauté green vegetables if using.
  5. Divide cooked rice among bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, pan-seared chicken, and green vegetables.
  6. Generously drizzle with creamy spiced sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

For meal prep, store components separately and assemble just before eating. Adjust sriracha to your preferred spice level. Can easily swap chicken for other proteins.