Description
This Healthy Chicken and Sweet Potato Rice Bowl is a simple, tasty, and filling meal perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner. Featuring roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned chicken breast, steamed greens, and creamy avocado over a bed of brown or white rice, it’s packed with protein, fiber, and wholesome flavors. Optional Greek yogurt or hummus and fresh herbs add a vibrant finish to this gluten-free American main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Roasting
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Bowls Assembly
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or white rice
- 1 cup steamed broccoli or spinach
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or hummus (optional)
- Fresh lime wedges (optional)
- Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Spread them out on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Roast the sweet potatoes in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking, until they are golden browned and tender.
- Season Chicken: While the sweet potatoes are roasting, season the bite-sized chicken pieces with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook Chicken on Skillet: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is golden and cooked through. Remove the skillet from heat and set the chicken aside.
- Steam Greens: Steam the broccoli or spinach until just tender, about 3 to 5 minutes, and set aside.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with the roasted sweet potatoes, cooked chicken, steamed greens, and slices of avocado. Add a dollop of Greek yogurt or hummus on top if using.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish each bowl with chopped cilantro and fresh lime wedges for added freshness and flavor. Serve immediately for a healthy, balanced meal.
Notes
- For meal prep, store the ingredients separately and assemble just before eating to keep textures fresh.
- Add your favorite dressing or a drizzle of tahini for extra flavor and creaminess.
- Quinoa can be used as a nutritious alternative to rice to change up the grain base.
